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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,170.97, 34,733.08 and 9,125.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,170.97, 34,733.08 and 9,125.57 is: 13,679.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,170.97 : 34,733.08 = 9,125.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,170.97/34,733.08 = 9,125.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,170.97x = 34,733.08 × 9,125.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,170.97x = 316,958,981.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,958,981.21/23,170.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,679.14

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