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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,836.62, 35,747.96 and 9,034.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,836.62, 35,747.96 and 9,034.86 is: 13,549.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,836.62 : 35,747.96 = 9,034.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,836.62/35,747.96 = 9,034.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,836.62x = 35,747.96 × 9,034.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,836.62x = 322,977,813.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,977,813.89/23,836.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,549.65

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