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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,136.76, 34,711.62 and 9,295.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,136.76, 34,711.62 and 9,295.48 is: 13,945.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,136.76 : 34,711.62 = 9,295.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,136.76/34,711.62 = 9,295.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,136.76x = 34,711.62 × 9,295.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,136.76x = 322,661,169.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,661,169.48/23,136.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,945.82

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