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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,652.07, 35,481.52 and 7,851.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,652.07, 35,481.52 and 7,851.73 is: 11,778.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,652.07 : 35,481.52 = 7,851.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,652.07/35,481.52 = 7,851.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,652.07x = 35,481.52 × 7,851.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,652.07x = 278,591,315.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,591,315.03/23,652.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,778.73

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