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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,970.62, 35,961.12 and 9,179.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,970.62, 35,961.12 and 9,179.54 is: 13,771.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,970.62 : 35,961.12 = 9,179.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,970.62/35,961.12 = 9,179.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,970.62x = 35,961.12 × 9,179.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,970.62x = 330,106,570.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,106,570.92/23,970.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,771.30

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