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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,041.26, 34,581.33 and 9,199.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,041.26, 34,581.33 and 9,199.98 is: 13,807.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,041.26 : 34,581.33 = 9,199.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,041.26/34,581.33 = 9,199.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,041.26x = 34,581.33 × 9,199.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,041.26x = 318,147,544.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,147,544.37/23,041.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,807.73

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