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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,968.16, 35,954.40 and 9,176.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,968.16, 35,954.40 and 9,176.48 is: 13,765.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,968.16 : 35,954.40 = 9,176.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,968.16/35,954.40 = 9,176.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,968.16x = 35,954.40 × 9,176.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,968.16x = 329,934,832.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,934,832.51/23,968.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,765.55

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