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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,499.16, 35,221.86 and 9,631

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,499.16, 35,221.86 and 9,631 is: 14,435.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,499.16 : 35,221.86 = 9,631 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,499.16/35,221.86 = 9,631/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,499.16x = 35,221.86 × 9,631
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,499.16x = 339,221,733.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,221,733.66/23,499.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,435.48

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