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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,932.62, 35,913.90 and 9,142.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,932.62, 35,913.90 and 9,142.80 is: 13,719.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,932.62 : 35,913.90 = 9,142.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,932.62/35,913.90 = 9,142.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,932.62x = 35,913.90 × 9,142.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,932.62x = 328,353,604.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,353,604.92/23,932.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,719.92

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