Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,271.12, 34,906.56 and 9,420
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 23,271.12, 34,906.56 and 9,420 is: 14,129.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
23,271.12 : 34,906.56 = 9,420 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
23,271.12/34,906.56 = 9,420/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
23,271.12x = 34,906.56 × 9,420 - Step 4: Simplify right side
23,271.12x = 328,819,795.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 328,819,795.20/23,271.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 14,129.95
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