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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,447.96, 35,158.08 and 9,414.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,447.96, 35,158.08 and 9,414.62 is: 14,116.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,447.96 : 35,158.08 = 9,414.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,447.96/35,158.08 = 9,414.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,447.96x = 35,158.08 × 9,414.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,447.96x = 330,999,963.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,999,963.13/23,447.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,116.37

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