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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,858.55, 35,778.71 and 7,844.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,858.55, 35,778.71 and 7,844.36 is: 11,763.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,858.55 : 35,778.71 = 7,844.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,858.55/35,778.71 = 7,844.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,858.55x = 35,778.71 × 7,844.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,858.55x = 280,660,863.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,660,863.46/23,858.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,763.53

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