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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,009.62, 34,514.55 and 6,369.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,009.62, 34,514.55 and 6,369.70 is: 9,554.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,009.62 : 34,514.55 = 6,369.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,009.62/34,514.55 = 6,369.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,009.62x = 34,514.55 × 6,369.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,009.62x = 219,847,329.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,847,329.14/23,009.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,554.58

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