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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,311.72, 34,954.62 and 9,444.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,311.72, 34,954.62 and 9,444.52 is: 14,161.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,311.72 : 34,954.62 = 9,444.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,311.72/34,954.62 = 9,444.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,311.72x = 34,954.62 × 9,444.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,311.72x = 330,129,607.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,129,607.68/23,311.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,161.53

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