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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,193.20, 34,768.68 and 9,332.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,193.20, 34,768.68 and 9,332.72 is: 13,990.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,193.20 : 34,768.68 = 9,332.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,193.20/34,768.68 = 9,332.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,193.20x = 34,768.68 × 9,332.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,193.20x = 324,486,355.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,486,355.21/23,193.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,990.58

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