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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,591.28, 35,364.72 and 7,997.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,591.28, 35,364.72 and 7,997.84 is: 11,989.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,591.28 : 35,364.72 = 7,997.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,591.28/35,364.72 = 7,997.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,591.28x = 35,364.72 × 7,997.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,591.28x = 282,841,372.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,841,372.20/23,591.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,989.23

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