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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,976.52, 35,969.94 and 9,185.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,976.52, 35,969.94 and 9,185.41 is: 13,780.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,976.52 : 35,969.94 = 9,185.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,976.52/35,969.94 = 9,185.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,976.52x = 35,969.94 × 9,185.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,976.52x = 330,398,646.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,398,646.58/23,976.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,780.09

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