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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,709.63, 35,552.52 and 7,909.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,709.63, 35,552.52 and 7,909.07 is: 11,859.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,709.63 : 35,552.52 = 7,909.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,709.63/35,552.52 = 7,909.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,709.63x = 35,552.52 × 7,909.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,709.63x = 281,187,191.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,187,191.59/23,709.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,859.62

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