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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,719.93, 35,553.06 and 9,676.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,719.93, 35,553.06 and 9,676.31 is: 14,503.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,719.93 : 35,553.06 = 9,676.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,719.93/35,553.06 = 9,676.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,719.93x = 35,553.06 × 9,676.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,719.93x = 344,022,252.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,022,252.24/23,719.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,503.51

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