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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,752, 35,628 and 9,901

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,752, 35,628 and 9,901 is: 14,851.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,752 : 35,628 = 9,901 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,752/35,628 = 9,901/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,752x = 35,628 × 9,901
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,752x = 352,752,828
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,752,828/23,752
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,851.50

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