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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,799.52, 35,702.32 and 7,997.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,799.52, 35,702.32 and 7,997.77 is: 11,997.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,799.52 : 35,702.32 = 7,997.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,799.52/35,702.32 = 7,997.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,799.52x = 35,702.32 × 7,997.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,799.52x = 285,538,983.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,538,983.46/23,799.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,997.68

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