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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,787.97, 35,682.53 and 7,993.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,787.97, 35,682.53 and 7,993.23 is: 11,990.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,787.97 : 35,682.53 = 7,993.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,787.97/35,682.53 = 7,993.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,787.97x = 35,682.53 × 7,993.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,787.97x = 285,218,540.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,218,540.46/23,787.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,990.03

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