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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,498.16, 35,220.36 and 9,630

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,498.16, 35,220.36 and 9,630 is: 14,433.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,498.16 : 35,220.36 = 9,630 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,498.16/35,220.36 = 9,630/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,498.16x = 35,220.36 × 9,630
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,498.16x = 339,172,066.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,172,066.80/23,498.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,433.98

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