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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,126.76, 34,696.62 and 9,285.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,126.76, 34,696.62 and 9,285.48 is: 13,930.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,126.76 : 34,696.62 = 9,285.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,126.76/34,696.62 = 9,285.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,126.76x = 34,696.62 × 9,285.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,126.76x = 322,174,771.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,174,771.08/23,126.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,930.82

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