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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,272.94, 34,905.22 and 9,953.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,272.94, 34,905.22 and 9,953.43 is: 14,928.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,272.94 : 34,905.22 = 9,953.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,272.94/34,905.22 = 9,953.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,272.94x = 34,905.22 × 9,953.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,272.94x = 347,426,469.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,426,469.59/23,272.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,928.35

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