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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,063.70, 34,572.42 and 9,004.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,063.70, 34,572.42 and 9,004.38 is: 13,497.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,063.70 : 34,572.42 = 9,004.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,063.70/34,572.42 = 9,004.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,063.70x = 34,572.42 × 9,004.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,063.70x = 311,303,207.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,303,207.20/23,063.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,497.54

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