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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,972.61, 35,964.11 and 9,181.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,972.61, 35,964.11 and 9,181.53 is: 13,774.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,972.61 : 35,964.11 = 9,181.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,972.61/35,964.11 = 9,181.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,972.61x = 35,964.11 × 9,181.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,972.61x = 330,205,543.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,205,543.41/23,972.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,774.28

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