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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,845.52, 35,774.48 and 9,054.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,845.52, 35,774.48 and 9,054.52 is: 13,584.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,845.52 : 35,774.48 = 9,054.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,845.52/35,774.48 = 9,054.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,845.52x = 35,774.48 × 9,054.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,845.52x = 323,920,744.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,920,744.65/23,845.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,584.13

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