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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,376.40, 35,041.92 and 9,332.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,376.40, 35,041.92 and 9,332.36 is: 13,989.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,376.40 : 35,041.92 = 9,332.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,376.40/35,041.92 = 9,332.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,376.40x = 35,041.92 × 9,332.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,376.40x = 327,023,812.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,023,812.53/23,376.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,989.49

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