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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,961.52, 35,946.59 and 9,913.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,961.52, 35,946.59 and 9,913.89 is: 14,872.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,961.52 : 35,946.59 = 9,913.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,961.52/35,946.59 = 9,913.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,961.52x = 35,946.59 × 9,913.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,961.52x = 356,370,624.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,370,624.37/23,961.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,872.62

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