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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,999.25, 35,995.23 and 9,215.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,999.25, 35,995.23 and 9,215.13 is: 13,821.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,999.25 : 35,995.23 = 9,215.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,999.25/35,995.23 = 9,215.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,999.25x = 35,995.23 × 9,215.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,999.25x = 331,700,677.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,700,677.75/23,999.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,821.29

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