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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,985.84, 35,983.62 and 9,195.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,985.84, 35,983.62 and 9,195.24 is: 13,794.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,985.84 : 35,983.62 = 9,195.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,985.84/35,983.62 = 9,195.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,985.84x = 35,983.62 × 9,195.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,985.84x = 330,878,021.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,878,021.97/23,985.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,794.72

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