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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,305.59, 34,946.94 and 9,976.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,305.59, 34,946.94 and 9,976.70 is: 14,960.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,305.59 : 34,946.94 = 9,976.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,305.59/34,946.94 = 9,976.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,305.59x = 34,946.94 × 9,976.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,305.59x = 348,655,248.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,655,248.61/23,305.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,960.16

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