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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,979.66, 35,969.85 and 9,189.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,979.66, 35,969.85 and 9,189.33 is: 13,784.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,979.66 : 35,969.85 = 9,189.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,979.66/35,969.85 = 9,189.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,979.66x = 35,969.85 × 9,189.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,979.66x = 330,538,821.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,538,821.70/23,979.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,784.13

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