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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,177.36, 34,765.68 and 9,326

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,177.36, 34,765.68 and 9,326 is: 13,988.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,177.36 : 34,765.68 = 9,326 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,177.36/34,765.68 = 9,326/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,177.36x = 34,765.68 × 9,326
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,177.36x = 324,224,731.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,224,731.68/23,177.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,988.86

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