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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,945.79, 35,917.05 and 9,156.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,945.79, 35,917.05 and 9,156.21 is: 13,733.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,945.79 : 35,917.05 = 9,156.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,945.79/35,917.05 = 9,156.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,945.79x = 35,917.05 × 9,156.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,945.79x = 328,864,052.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,864,052.38/23,945.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,733.69

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