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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,033.97, 34,529.06 and 9,002.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,033.97, 34,529.06 and 9,002.99 is: 13,495.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,033.97 : 34,529.06 = 9,002.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,033.97/34,529.06 = 9,002.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,033.97x = 34,529.06 × 9,002.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,033.97x = 310,864,890.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,864,890.72/23,033.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,495.93

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