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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,993.90, 35,991.21 and 9,203.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,993.90, 35,991.21 and 9,203.66 is: 13,805.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,993.90 : 35,991.21 = 9,203.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,993.90/35,991.21 = 9,203.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,993.90x = 35,991.21 × 9,203.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,993.90x = 331,250,859.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,250,859.83/23,993.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,805.63

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