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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,951.49, 35,913.33 and 9,161.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,951.49, 35,913.33 and 9,161.43 is: 13,736.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,951.49 : 35,913.33 = 9,161.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,951.49/35,913.33 = 9,161.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,951.49x = 35,913.33 × 9,161.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,951.49x = 329,017,458.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,017,458.86/23,951.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,736.83

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