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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,127.04, 34,660.32 and 9,285.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,127.04, 34,660.32 and 9,285.76 is: 13,916.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,127.04 : 34,660.32 = 9,285.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,127.04/34,660.32 = 9,285.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,127.04x = 34,660.32 × 9,285.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,127.04x = 321,847,413.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,847,413.04/23,127.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,916.50

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