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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,786.29, 35,679.52 and 7,990.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,786.29, 35,679.52 and 7,990.87 is: 11,986.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,786.29 : 35,679.52 = 7,990.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,786.29/35,679.52 = 7,990.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,786.29x = 35,679.52 × 7,990.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,786.29x = 285,110,393.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,110,393.67/23,786.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,986.33

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