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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,937.65, 35,908.93 and 9,159

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,937.65, 35,908.93 and 9,159 is: 13,739.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,937.65 : 35,908.93 = 9,159 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,937.65/35,908.93 = 9,159/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,937.65x = 35,908.93 × 9,159
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,937.65x = 328,889,866.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,889,866.97/23,937.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,739.44

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