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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,315.61, 34,942.89 and 9,268.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,315.61, 34,942.89 and 9,268.20 is: 13,890.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,315.61 : 34,942.89 = 9,268.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,315.61/34,942.89 = 9,268.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,315.61x = 34,942.89 × 9,268.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,315.61x = 323,857,693.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,857,693.10/23,315.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,890.17

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