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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,338.08, 35,005.68 and 9,486.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,338.08, 35,005.68 and 9,486.72 is: 14,229.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,338.08 : 35,005.68 = 9,486.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,338.08/35,005.68 = 9,486.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,338.08x = 35,005.68 × 9,486.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,338.08x = 332,089,084.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,089,084.57/23,338.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,229.49

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