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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,317.26, 34,974.93 and 9,276.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,317.26, 34,974.93 and 9,276.72 is: 13,914.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,317.26 : 34,974.93 = 9,276.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,317.26/34,974.93 = 9,276.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,317.26x = 34,974.93 × 9,276.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,317.26x = 324,452,632.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,452,632.63/23,317.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,914.70

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