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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,972.91, 35,959.71 and 9,182.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,972.91, 35,959.71 and 9,182.58 is: 13,774.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,972.91 : 35,959.71 = 9,182.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,972.91/35,959.71 = 9,182.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,972.91x = 35,959.71 × 9,182.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,972.91x = 330,202,913.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,202,913.85/23,972.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,774.00

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