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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,370.72, 35,059.52 and 9,330.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,370.72, 35,059.52 and 9,330.99 is: 13,997.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,370.72 : 35,059.52 = 9,330.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,370.72/35,059.52 = 9,330.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,370.72x = 35,059.52 × 9,330.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,370.72x = 327,140,030.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,140,030.52/23,370.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,997.86

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