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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,277.73, 34,896.85 and 9,247.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,277.73, 34,896.85 and 9,247.67 is: 13,863.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,277.73 : 34,896.85 = 9,247.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,277.73/34,896.85 = 9,247.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,277.73x = 34,896.85 × 9,247.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,277.73x = 322,714,512.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,714,512.11/23,277.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,863.66

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