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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,316.40, 34,960.72 and 9,268.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,316.40, 34,960.72 and 9,268.88 is: 13,897.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,316.40 : 34,960.72 = 9,268.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,316.40/34,960.72 = 9,268.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,316.40x = 34,960.72 × 9,268.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,316.40x = 324,046,718.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,046,718.39/23,316.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,897.80

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