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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,533.82, 35,307.63 and 9,486.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,533.82, 35,307.63 and 9,486.63 is: 14,232.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,533.82 : 35,307.63 = 9,486.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,533.82/35,307.63 = 9,486.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,533.82x = 35,307.63 × 9,486.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,533.82x = 334,950,421.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,950,421.99/23,533.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,232.73

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