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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,067.36, 34,614 and 9,217.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,067.36, 34,614 and 9,217.44 is: 13,831.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,067.36 : 34,614 = 9,217.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,067.36/34,614 = 9,217.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,067.36x = 34,614 × 9,217.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,067.36x = 319,052,468.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,052,468.16/23,067.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,831.34

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