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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,805.40, 35,713.12 and 9,014

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,805.40, 35,713.12 and 9,014 is: 13,522.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,805.40 : 35,713.12 = 9,014 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,805.40/35,713.12 = 9,014/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,805.40x = 35,713.12 × 9,014
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,805.40x = 321,918,063.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,918,063.68/23,805.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,522.90

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