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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,710.59, 35,561.75 and 7,913.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,710.59, 35,561.75 and 7,913.84 is: 11,869.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,710.59 : 35,561.75 = 7,913.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,710.59/35,561.75 = 7,913.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,710.59x = 35,561.75 × 7,913.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,710.59x = 281,429,782.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,429,782.24/23,710.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,869.37

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