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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,971.80, 35,940.68 and 9,168.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,971.80, 35,940.68 and 9,168.24 is: 13,745.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,971.80 : 35,940.68 = 9,168.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,971.80/35,940.68 = 9,168.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,971.80x = 35,940.68 × 9,168.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,971.80x = 329,512,780.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,512,780.00/23,971.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,745.85

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