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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,104.72, 34,657.08 and 9,244

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,104.72, 34,657.08 and 9,244 is: 13,866.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,104.72 : 34,657.08 = 9,244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,104.72/34,657.08 = 9,244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,104.72x = 34,657.08 × 9,244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,104.72x = 320,370,047.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,370,047.52/23,104.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,866.00

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