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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,289.56, 34,926.94 and 9,962.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,289.56, 34,926.94 and 9,962.30 is: 14,940.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,289.56 : 34,926.94 = 9,962.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,289.56/34,926.94 = 9,962.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,289.56x = 34,926.94 × 9,962.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,289.56x = 347,952,754.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,952,754.13/23,289.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,940.29

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