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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,072.16, 34,622.24 and 9,220

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,072.16, 34,622.24 and 9,220 is: 13,835.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,072.16 : 34,622.24 = 9,220 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,072.16/34,622.24 = 9,220/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,072.16x = 34,622.24 × 9,220
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,072.16x = 319,217,052.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,217,052.80/23,072.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,835.59

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