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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,942.79, 35,912.57 and 9,153.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,942.79, 35,912.57 and 9,153.20 is: 13,729.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,942.79 : 35,912.57 = 9,153.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,942.79/35,912.57 = 9,153.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,942.79x = 35,912.57 × 9,153.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,942.79x = 328,714,979.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,714,979.74/23,942.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,729.18

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