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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,485.94, 35,220.12 and 9,441.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,485.94, 35,220.12 and 9,441.21 is: 14,158.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,485.94 : 35,220.12 = 9,441.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,485.94/35,220.12 = 9,441.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,485.94x = 35,220.12 × 9,441.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,485.94x = 332,520,549.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,520,549.15/23,485.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,158.28

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