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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,127.76, 34,698.12 and 9,286.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,127.76, 34,698.12 and 9,286.48 is: 13,932.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,127.76 : 34,698.12 = 9,286.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,127.76/34,698.12 = 9,286.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,127.76x = 34,698.12 × 9,286.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,127.76x = 322,223,397.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,223,397.42/23,127.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,932.32

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