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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,729.94, 35,594.82 and 9,686.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,729.94, 35,594.82 and 9,686.97 is: 14,530.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,729.94 : 35,594.82 = 9,686.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,729.94/35,594.82 = 9,686.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,729.94x = 35,594.82 × 9,686.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,729.94x = 344,805,953.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,805,953.50/23,729.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,530.42

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