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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,184.63, 34,778.30 and 9,143.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,184.63, 34,778.30 and 9,143.69 is: 13,716.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,184.63 : 34,778.30 = 9,143.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,184.63/34,778.30 = 9,143.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,184.63x = 34,778.30 × 9,143.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,184.63x = 318,001,774.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,001,774.32/23,184.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,716.06

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