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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,304.81, 34,961.79 and 9,262.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,304.81, 34,961.79 and 9,262.22 is: 13,895.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,304.81 : 34,961.79 = 9,262.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,304.81/34,961.79 = 9,262.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,304.81x = 34,961.79 × 9,262.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,304.81x = 323,823,854.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,823,854.82/23,304.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,895.15

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