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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,391, 35,087.04 and 9,540

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,391, 35,087.04 and 9,540 is: 14,310.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,391 : 35,087.04 = 9,540 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,391/35,087.04 = 9,540/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,391x = 35,087.04 × 9,540
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,391x = 334,730,361.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,730,361.60/23,391
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,310.22

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