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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,055.23, 34,571.91 and 9,902.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,055.23, 34,571.91 and 9,902.25 is: 14,848.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,055.23 : 34,571.91 = 9,902.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,055.23/34,571.91 = 9,902.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,055.23x = 34,571.91 × 9,902.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,055.23x = 342,339,732.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,339,732.93/23,055.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,848.68

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