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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,267.66, 34,881.74 and 9,237.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,267.66, 34,881.74 and 9,237.54 is: 13,848.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,267.66 : 34,881.74 = 9,237.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,267.66/34,881.74 = 9,237.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,267.66x = 34,881.74 × 9,237.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,267.66x = 322,221,587.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,221,587.78/23,267.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,848.48

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