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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,058.27, 34,566.14 and 9,027.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,058.27, 34,566.14 and 9,027.86 is: 13,533.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,058.27 : 34,566.14 = 9,027.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,058.27/34,566.14 = 9,027.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,058.27x = 34,566.14 × 9,027.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,058.27x = 312,058,122.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,058,122.40/23,058.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,533.46

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