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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,152.79, 34,730.72 and 9,111.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,152.79, 34,730.72 and 9,111.71 is: 13,668.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,152.79 : 34,730.72 = 9,111.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,152.79/34,730.72 = 9,111.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,152.79x = 34,730.72 × 9,111.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,152.79x = 316,456,248.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,456,248.73/23,152.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,668.17

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