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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,266.72, 34,879.92 and 9,406.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,266.72, 34,879.92 and 9,406.72 is: 14,101.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,266.72 : 34,879.92 = 9,406.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,266.72/34,879.92 = 9,406.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,266.72x = 34,879.92 × 9,406.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,266.72x = 328,105,641.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,105,641.06/23,266.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,101.93

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