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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,960.22, 35,939.10 and 9,168

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,960.22, 35,939.10 and 9,168 is: 13,751.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,960.22 : 35,939.10 = 9,168 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,960.22/35,939.10 = 9,168/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,960.22x = 35,939.10 × 9,168
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,960.22x = 329,489,668.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,489,668.80/23,960.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,751.53

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