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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,486.63, 35,230.55 and 9,254.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,486.63, 35,230.55 and 9,254.52 is: 13,882.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,486.63 : 35,230.55 = 9,254.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,486.63/35,230.55 = 9,254.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,486.63x = 35,230.55 × 9,254.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,486.63x = 326,041,783.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,041,783.31/23,486.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,882.02

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