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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,111.67, 34,674.45 and 9,777.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,111.67, 34,674.45 and 9,777.79 is: 14,669.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,111.67 : 34,674.45 = 9,777.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,111.67/34,674.45 = 9,777.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,111.67x = 34,674.45 × 9,777.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,111.67x = 339,039,490.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,039,490.47/23,111.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,669.62

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