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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,041.65, 34,553.84 and 9,887.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,041.65, 34,553.84 and 9,887.25 is: 14,827.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,041.65 : 34,553.84 = 9,887.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,041.65/34,553.84 = 9,887.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,041.65x = 34,553.84 × 9,887.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,041.65x = 341,642,405.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,642,405.10/23,041.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,827.17

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