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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,442.72 : 35,164.08 = 9,582 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,442.72/35,164.08 = 9,582/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,442.72x = 35,164.08 × 9,582
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,442.72x = 336,942,214.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,942,214.56/23,442.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,373

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