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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,319.84, 34,971.99 and 9,283.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,319.84, 34,971.99 and 9,283.38 is: 13,921.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,319.84 : 34,971.99 = 9,283.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,319.84/34,971.99 = 9,283.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,319.84x = 34,971.99 × 9,283.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,319.84x = 324,658,272.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,658,272.53/23,319.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,921.98

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