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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,924.34, 35,888.90 and 9,145.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,924.34, 35,888.90 and 9,145.69 is: 13,719.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,924.34 : 35,888.90 = 9,145.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,924.34/35,888.90 = 9,145.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,924.34x = 35,888.90 × 9,145.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,924.34x = 328,228,753.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,228,753.84/23,924.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,719.45

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