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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,340.79, 35,007.02 and 9,299.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,340.79, 35,007.02 and 9,299.64 is: 13,947.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,340.79 : 35,007.02 = 9,299.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,340.79/35,007.02 = 9,299.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,340.79x = 35,007.02 × 9,299.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,340.79x = 325,552,508.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,552,508.44/23,340.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,947.80

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