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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,337.08, 34,991.48 and 9,299.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,337.08, 34,991.48 and 9,299.24 is: 13,943.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,337.08 : 34,991.48 = 9,299.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,337.08/34,991.48 = 9,299.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,337.08x = 34,991.48 × 9,299.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,337.08x = 325,394,170.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,394,170.48/23,337.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,943.23

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