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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,182.78, 34,779.12 and 9,331.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,182.78, 34,779.12 and 9,331.78 is: 13,999.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,182.78 : 34,779.12 = 9,331.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,182.78/34,779.12 = 9,331.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,182.78x = 34,779.12 × 9,331.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,182.78x = 324,551,096.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,551,096.43/23,182.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,999.66

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