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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,849.91, 35,762.72 and 9,047.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,849.91, 35,762.72 and 9,047.57 is: 13,566.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,849.91 : 35,762.72 = 9,047.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,849.91/35,762.72 = 9,047.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,849.91x = 35,762.72 × 9,047.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,849.91x = 323,565,488.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,565,488.54/23,849.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,566.74

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