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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,346.72, 35,005.92 and 9,308.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,346.72, 35,005.92 and 9,308.88 is: 13,957.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,346.72 : 35,005.92 = 9,308.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,346.72/35,005.92 = 9,308.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,346.72x = 35,005.92 × 9,308.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,346.72x = 325,865,908.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,865,908.57/23,346.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,957.67

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