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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,287.91, 34,909.08 and 9,243.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,287.91, 34,909.08 and 9,243.26 is: 13,855.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,287.91 : 34,909.08 = 9,243.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,287.91/34,909.08 = 9,243.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,287.91x = 34,909.08 × 9,243.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,287.91x = 322,673,820.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,673,820.87/23,287.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,855.85

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