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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,186.54, 34,749.57 and 9,327.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,186.54, 34,749.57 and 9,327.98 is: 13,979.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,186.54 : 34,749.57 = 9,327.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,186.54/34,749.57 = 9,327.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,186.54x = 34,749.57 × 9,327.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,186.54x = 324,143,293.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,143,293.97/23,186.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,979.80

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