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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,973.72, 35,963.01 and 9,189.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,973.72, 35,963.01 and 9,189.60 is: 13,785.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,973.72 : 35,963.01 = 9,189.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,973.72/35,963.01 = 9,189.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,973.72x = 35,963.01 × 9,189.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,973.72x = 330,485,676.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,485,676.70/23,973.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,785.33

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