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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,327.60, 34,991.40 and 9,476.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,327.60, 34,991.40 and 9,476.60 is: 14,214.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,327.60 : 34,991.40 = 9,476.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,327.60/34,991.40 = 9,476.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,327.60x = 34,991.40 × 9,476.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,327.60x = 331,599,501.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,599,501.24/23,327.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,214.90

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