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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,922, 35,868.54 and 9,132

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,922, 35,868.54 and 9,132 is: 13,692.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,922 : 35,868.54 = 9,132 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,922/35,868.54 = 9,132/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,922x = 35,868.54 × 9,132
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,922x = 327,551,507.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,551,507.28/23,922
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,692.48

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