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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,561.97, 35,323.52 and 9,701.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,561.97, 35,323.52 and 9,701.25 is: 14,543.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,561.97 : 35,323.52 = 9,701.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,561.97/35,323.52 = 9,701.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,561.97x = 35,323.52 × 9,701.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,561.97x = 342,682,249.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,682,249.89/23,561.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,543.87

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