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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,118.74, 34,679.55 and 9,265.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,118.74, 34,679.55 and 9,265.94 is: 13,899.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,118.74 : 34,679.55 = 9,265.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,118.74/34,679.55 = 9,265.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,118.74x = 34,679.55 × 9,265.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,118.74x = 321,338,629.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,338,629.53/23,118.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,899.49

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