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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,223.92, 34,812.05 and 9,178.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,223.92, 34,812.05 and 9,178.25 is: 13,757.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,223.92 : 34,812.05 = 9,178.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,223.92/34,812.05 = 9,178.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,223.92x = 34,812.05 × 9,178.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,223.92x = 319,513,477.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,513,477.96/23,223.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,757.95

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