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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,346.92, 14,272.32 and 9,023.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,346.92, 14,272.32 and 9,023.80 is: 12,447.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,346.92 : 14,272.32 = 9,023.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,346.92/14,272.32 = 9,023.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,346.92x = 14,272.32 × 9,023.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,346.92x = 128,790,561.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,790,561.22/10,346.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,447.24

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