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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,223.24, 34,831.62 and 9,369

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,223.24, 34,831.62 and 9,369 is: 14,052.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,223.24 : 34,831.62 = 9,369 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,223.24/34,831.62 = 9,369/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,223.24x = 34,831.62 × 9,369
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,223.24x = 326,337,447.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,337,447.78/23,223.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,052.19

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