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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,349.20, 34,993.40 and 9,482

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,349.20, 34,993.40 and 9,482 is: 14,210.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,349.20 : 34,993.40 = 9,482 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,349.20/34,993.40 = 9,482/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,349.20x = 34,993.40 × 9,482
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,349.20x = 331,807,418.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,807,418.80/23,349.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,210.65

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