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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,908.95, 35,849.07 and 9,118.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,908.95, 35,849.07 and 9,118.98 is: 13,672.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,908.95 : 35,849.07 = 9,118.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,908.95/35,849.07 = 9,118.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,908.95x = 35,849.07 × 9,118.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,908.95x = 326,906,952.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,906,952.35/23,908.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,672.99

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