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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,371.61, 35,057.48 and 9,332.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,371.61, 35,057.48 and 9,332.78 is: 13,999.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,371.61 : 35,057.48 = 9,332.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,371.61/35,057.48 = 9,332.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,371.61x = 35,057.48 × 9,332.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,371.61x = 327,183,789.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,183,789.17/23,371.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,999.20

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