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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,799.24, 35,691.66 and 9,945

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,799.24, 35,691.66 and 9,945 is: 14,914.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,799.24 : 35,691.66 = 9,945 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,799.24/35,691.66 = 9,945/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,799.24x = 35,691.66 × 9,945
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,799.24x = 354,953,558.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,953,558.70/23,799.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,914.49

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