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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,977.41, 35,966.46 and 9,187.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,977.41, 35,966.46 and 9,187.08 is: 13,780.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,977.41 : 35,966.46 = 9,187.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,977.41/35,966.46 = 9,187.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,977.41x = 35,966.46 × 9,187.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,977.41x = 330,426,745.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,426,745.34/23,977.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,780.75

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