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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,350.64, 35,042.78 and 9,302.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,350.64, 35,042.78 and 9,302.54 is: 13,960.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,350.64 : 35,042.78 = 9,302.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,350.64/35,042.78 = 9,302.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,350.64x = 35,042.78 × 9,302.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,350.64x = 325,986,710.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,986,710.70/23,350.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,960.51

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