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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,155, 34,734.12 and 9,304

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,155, 34,734.12 and 9,304 is: 13,956.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,155 : 34,734.12 = 9,304 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,155/34,734.12 = 9,304/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,155x = 34,734.12 × 9,304
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,155x = 323,166,252.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,166,252.48/23,155
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,956.65

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