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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,225.74, 34,838.91 and 9,179.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,225.74, 34,838.91 and 9,179.73 is: 13,769.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,225.74 : 34,838.91 = 9,179.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,225.74/34,838.91 = 9,179.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,225.74x = 34,838.91 × 9,179.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,225.74x = 319,811,787.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,811,787.29/23,225.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,769.72

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