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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,342.97, 35,016.63 and 9,299.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,342.97, 35,016.63 and 9,299.59 is: 13,950.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,342.97 : 35,016.63 = 9,299.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,342.97/35,016.63 = 9,299.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,342.97x = 35,016.63 × 9,299.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,342.97x = 325,640,302.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,640,302.18/23,342.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,950.25

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