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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,187.41, 34,757.73 and 9,141.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,187.41, 34,757.73 and 9,141.99 is: 13,703.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,187.41 : 34,757.73 = 9,141.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,187.41/34,757.73 = 9,141.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,187.41x = 34,757.73 × 9,141.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,187.41x = 317,754,820.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,754,820.08/23,187.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,703.77

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