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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,973.54, 35,960.64 and 9,183.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,973.54, 35,960.64 and 9,183.21 is: 13,774.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,973.54 : 35,960.64 = 9,183.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,973.54/35,960.64 = 9,183.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,973.54x = 35,960.64 × 9,183.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,973.54x = 330,234,108.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,234,108.85/23,973.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,774.94

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