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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,132.65, 34,718.64 and 9,102.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,132.65, 34,718.64 and 9,102.49 is: 13,661.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,132.65 : 34,718.64 = 9,102.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,132.65/34,718.64 = 9,102.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,132.65x = 34,718.64 × 9,102.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,132.65x = 316,026,073.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,026,073.41/23,132.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,661.47

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