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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,544, 35,332.20 and 9,693

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,544, 35,332.20 and 9,693 is: 14,546.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,544 : 35,332.20 = 9,693 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,544/35,332.20 = 9,693/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,544x = 35,332.20 × 9,693
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,544x = 342,475,014.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,475,014.60/23,544
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,546.17

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