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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,265.20, 34,897.80 and 9,414.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,265.20, 34,897.80 and 9,414.20 is: 14,121.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,265.20 : 34,897.80 = 9,414.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,265.20/34,897.80 = 9,414.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,265.20x = 34,897.80 × 9,414.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,265.20x = 328,534,868.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,534,868.76/23,265.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,121.30

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