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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,182.72, 34,774.08 and 9,322

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,182.72, 34,774.08 and 9,322 is: 13,983.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,182.72 : 34,774.08 = 9,322 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,182.72/34,774.08 = 9,322/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,182.72x = 34,774.08 × 9,322
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,182.72x = 324,163,973.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,163,973.76/23,182.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,983.00

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