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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,787.98, 35,683.86 and 7,993.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,787.98, 35,683.86 and 7,993.07 is: 11,990.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,787.98 : 35,683.86 = 7,993.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,787.98/35,683.86 = 7,993.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,787.98x = 35,683.86 × 7,993.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,787.98x = 285,223,590.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,223,590.85/23,787.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,990.24

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