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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,061.83, 34,601.46 and 9,031.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,061.83, 34,601.46 and 9,031.88 is: 13,551.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,061.83 : 34,601.46 = 9,031.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,061.83/34,601.46 = 9,031.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,061.83x = 34,601.46 × 9,031.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,061.83x = 312,516,016.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,516,016.38/23,061.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,551.22

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