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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,272.36, 34,893.42 and 9,938.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,272.36, 34,893.42 and 9,938.44 is: 14,901.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,272.36 : 34,893.42 = 9,938.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,272.36/34,893.42 = 9,938.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,272.36x = 34,893.42 × 9,938.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,272.36x = 346,786,161.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,786,161.06/23,272.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,901.20

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