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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,519.76, 35,272.34 and 9,479.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,519.76, 35,272.34 and 9,479.22 is: 14,215.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,519.76 : 35,272.34 = 9,479.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,519.76/35,272.34 = 9,479.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,519.76x = 35,272.34 × 9,479.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,519.76x = 334,354,270.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,354,270.77/23,519.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,215.89

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