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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,766.76, 35,650.68 and 7,971.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,766.76, 35,650.68 and 7,971.76 is: 11,957.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,766.76 : 35,650.68 = 7,971.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,766.76/35,650.68 = 7,971.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,766.76x = 35,650.68 × 7,971.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,766.76x = 284,198,664.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,198,664.80/23,766.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,957.82

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