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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,358.28, 35,011.53 and 9,312.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,358.28, 35,011.53 and 9,312.25 is: 13,958.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,358.28 : 35,011.53 = 9,312.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,358.28/35,011.53 = 9,312.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,358.28x = 35,011.53 × 9,312.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,358.28x = 326,036,120.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,036,120.24/23,358.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,958.05

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