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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,009.64, 34,514.51 and 6,369.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,009.64, 34,514.51 and 6,369.72 is: 9,554.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,009.64 : 34,514.51 = 6,369.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,009.64/34,514.51 = 6,369.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,009.64x = 34,514.51 × 6,369.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,009.64x = 219,847,764.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,847,764.64/23,009.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,554.59

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