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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,747.62, 35,627.92 and 7,955.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,747.62, 35,627.92 and 7,955.26 is: 11,935.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,747.62 : 35,627.92 = 7,955.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,747.62/35,627.92 = 7,955.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,747.62x = 35,627.92 × 7,955.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,747.62x = 283,429,366.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,429,366.86/23,747.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,935.06

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