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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,992.48, 35,991.36 and 9,214.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,992.48, 35,991.36 and 9,214.08 is: 13,822.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,992.48 : 35,991.36 = 9,214.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,992.48/35,991.36 = 9,214.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,992.48x = 35,991.36 × 9,214.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,992.48x = 331,627,270.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,627,270.35/23,992.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,822.13

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