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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,911.70, 35,866.16 and 9,122.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,911.70, 35,866.16 and 9,122.12 is: 13,682.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,911.70 : 35,866.16 = 9,122.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,911.70/35,866.16 = 9,122.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,911.70x = 35,866.16 × 9,122.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,911.70x = 327,175,190.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,175,190.52/23,911.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,682.64

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