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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,930.64, 35,897.18 and 9,140.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,930.64, 35,897.18 and 9,140.70 is: 13,711.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,930.64 : 35,897.18 = 9,140.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,930.64/35,897.18 = 9,140.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,930.64x = 35,897.18 × 9,140.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,930.64x = 328,125,240.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,125,240.22/23,930.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,711.51

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