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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,497.64, 35,247.08 and 9,265.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,497.64, 35,247.08 and 9,265.52 is: 13,898.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,497.64 : 35,247.08 = 9,265.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,497.64/35,247.08 = 9,265.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,497.64x = 35,247.08 × 9,265.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,497.64x = 326,582,524.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,582,524.68/23,497.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,898.52

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