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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,969.08, 35,954.70 and 9,174.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,969.08, 35,954.70 and 9,174.16 is: 13,761.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,969.08 : 35,954.70 = 9,174.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,969.08/35,954.70 = 9,174.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,969.08x = 35,954.70 × 9,174.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,969.08x = 329,854,170.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,854,170.55/23,969.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,761.65

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