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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,508.84, 35,253.54 and 9,994.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,508.84, 35,253.54 and 9,994.26 is: 14,987.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,508.84 : 35,253.54 = 9,994.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,508.84/35,253.54 = 9,994.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,508.84x = 35,253.54 × 9,994.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,508.84x = 352,333,044.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,333,044.68/23,508.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,987.26

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