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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,975.52, 35,947.71 and 9,931.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,975.52, 35,947.71 and 9,931.74 is: 14,891.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,975.52 : 35,947.71 = 9,931.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,975.52/35,947.71 = 9,931.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,975.52x = 35,947.71 × 9,931.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,975.52x = 357,023,309.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,023,309.32/23,975.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,891.16

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