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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,277, 34,916.28 and 9,239.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,277, 34,916.28 and 9,239.64 is: 13,859.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,277 : 34,916.28 = 9,239.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,277/34,916.28 = 9,239.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,277x = 34,916.28 × 9,239.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,277x = 322,613,857.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,613,857.34/23,277
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,859.77

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