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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,639.18, 35,462.96 and 7,845.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,639.18, 35,462.96 and 7,845.15 is: 11,769.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,639.18 : 35,462.96 = 7,845.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,639.18/35,462.96 = 7,845.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,639.18x = 35,462.96 × 7,845.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,639.18x = 278,212,201.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,212,201.42/23,639.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,769.12

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