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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,786.22, 35,679.33 and 9,925.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,786.22, 35,679.33 and 9,925.50 is: 14,888.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,786.22 : 35,679.33 = 9,925.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,786.22/35,679.33 = 9,925.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,786.22x = 35,679.33 × 9,925.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,786.22x = 354,135,189.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,135,189.92/23,786.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,888.25

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