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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,131.68, 34,684.08 and 9,075.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,131.68, 34,684.08 and 9,075.24 is: 13,607.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,131.68 : 34,684.08 = 9,075.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,131.68/34,684.08 = 9,075.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,131.68x = 34,684.08 × 9,075.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,131.68x = 314,766,350.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,766,350.18/23,131.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,607.59

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