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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,932.08, 35,905.32 and 9,141.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,932.08, 35,905.32 and 9,141.36 is: 13,714.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,932.08 : 35,905.32 = 9,141.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,932.08/35,905.32 = 9,141.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,932.08x = 35,905.32 × 9,141.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,932.08x = 328,223,456.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,223,456.04/23,932.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,714.79

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