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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,196.61, 34,771.55 and 9,166.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,196.61, 34,771.55 and 9,166.58 is: 13,740.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,196.61 : 34,771.55 = 9,166.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,196.61/34,771.55 = 9,166.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,196.61x = 34,771.55 × 9,166.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,196.61x = 318,735,975.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,735,975.11/23,196.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,740.63

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