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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,652.27, 35,481.15 and 7,858.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,652.27, 35,481.15 and 7,858.71 is: 11,788.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,652.27 : 35,481.15 = 7,858.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,652.27/35,481.15 = 7,858.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,652.27x = 35,481.15 × 7,858.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,652.27x = 278,836,068.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,836,068.32/23,652.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,788.98

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