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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,296.41, 34,921.94 and 9,251.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,296.41, 34,921.94 and 9,251.82 is: 13,868.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,296.41 : 34,921.94 = 9,251.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,296.41/34,921.94 = 9,251.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,296.41x = 34,921.94 × 9,251.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,296.41x = 323,091,456.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,091,456.67/23,296.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,868.72

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