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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,204.85, 34,811.25 and 9,157.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,204.85, 34,811.25 and 9,157.55 is: 13,737.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,204.85 : 34,811.25 = 9,157.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,204.85/34,811.25 = 9,157.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,204.85x = 34,811.25 × 9,157.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,204.85x = 318,785,762.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,785,762.44/23,204.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,737.89

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