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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,321.60, 34,996.62 and 9,279.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,321.60, 34,996.62 and 9,279.08 is: 13,924.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,321.60 : 34,996.62 = 9,279.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,321.60/34,996.62 = 9,279.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,321.60x = 34,996.62 × 9,279.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,321.60x = 324,736,436.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,736,436.71/23,321.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,924.28

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