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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,711.96, 35,540.93 and 7,913.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,711.96, 35,540.93 and 7,913.28 is: 11,860.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,711.96 : 35,540.93 = 7,913.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,711.96/35,540.93 = 7,913.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,711.96x = 35,540.93 × 7,913.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,711.96x = 281,245,290.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,245,290.98/23,711.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,860.91

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