Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,442.72, 35,164.08 and 9,582
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 23,442.72, 35,164.08 and 9,582 is: 14,373
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
23,442.72 : 35,164.08 = 9,582 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
23,442.72/35,164.08 = 9,582/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
23,442.72x = 35,164.08 × 9,582 - Step 4: Simplify right side
23,442.72x = 336,942,214.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 336,942,214.56/23,442.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 14,373
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