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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,481.78, 35,217.08 and 9,441.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,481.78, 35,217.08 and 9,441.84 is: 14,160.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,481.78 : 35,217.08 = 9,441.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,481.78/35,217.08 = 9,441.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,481.78x = 35,217.08 × 9,441.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,481.78x = 332,514,034.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,514,034.63/23,481.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,160.51

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