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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,508, 35,246.21 and 9,263.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,508, 35,246.21 and 9,263.45 is: 13,888.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,508 : 35,246.21 = 9,263.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,508/35,246.21 = 9,263.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,508x = 35,246.21 × 9,263.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,508x = 326,501,545.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,501,545.82/23,508
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,888.95

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