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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,751, 35,626.56 and 9,900

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,751, 35,626.56 and 9,900 is: 14,850.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,751 : 35,626.56 = 9,900 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,751/35,626.56 = 9,900/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,751x = 35,626.56 × 9,900
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,751x = 352,702,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,702,944/23,751
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,850.03

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