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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,789.67, 35,688.61 and 7,996.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,789.67, 35,688.61 and 7,996.22 is: 11,995.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,789.67 : 35,688.61 = 7,996.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,789.67/35,688.61 = 7,996.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,789.67x = 35,688.61 × 7,996.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,789.67x = 285,373,977.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,373,977.05/23,789.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,995.71

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