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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,440.62, 35,161.08 and 9,589.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,440.62, 35,161.08 and 9,589.62 is: 14,384.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,440.62 : 35,161.08 = 9,589.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,440.62/35,161.08 = 9,589.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,440.62x = 35,161.08 × 9,589.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,440.62x = 337,181,395.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,181,395.99/23,440.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,384.49

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