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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,462.69, 35,198.46 and 9,423.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,462.69, 35,198.46 and 9,423.81 is: 14,137.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,462.69 : 35,198.46 = 9,423.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,462.69/35,198.46 = 9,423.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,462.69x = 35,198.46 × 9,423.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,462.69x = 331,703,695.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,703,695.99/23,462.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,137.50

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