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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,974.54, 35,962.14 and 9,184.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,974.54, 35,962.14 and 9,184.21 is: 13,776.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,974.54 : 35,962.14 = 9,184.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,974.54/35,962.14 = 9,184.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,974.54x = 35,962.14 × 9,184.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,974.54x = 330,283,845.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,283,845.81/23,974.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,776.44

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