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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,663.04, 35,481.24 and 7,859.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,663.04, 35,481.24 and 7,859.61 is: 11,784.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,663.04 : 35,481.24 = 7,859.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,663.04/35,481.24 = 7,859.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,663.04x = 35,481.24 × 7,859.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,663.04x = 278,868,608.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,868,608.93/23,663.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,784.99

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