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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,759.06, 35,646.51 and 7,965.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,759.06, 35,646.51 and 7,965.66 is: 11,951.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,759.06 : 35,646.51 = 7,965.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,759.06/35,646.51 = 7,965.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,759.06x = 35,646.51 × 7,965.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,759.06x = 283,947,978.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,947,978.85/23,759.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,951.15

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