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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,936.90, 35,907.80 and 9,158.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,936.90, 35,907.80 and 9,158.25 is: 13,738.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,936.90 : 35,907.80 = 9,158.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,936.90/35,907.80 = 9,158.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,936.90x = 35,907.80 × 9,158.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,936.90x = 328,852,497.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,852,497.59/23,936.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,738.31

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