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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,364.87, 35,023.41 and 9,334.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,364.87, 35,023.41 and 9,334.59 is: 13,992.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,364.87 : 35,023.41 = 9,334.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,364.87/35,023.41 = 9,334.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,364.87x = 35,023.41 × 9,334.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,364.87x = 326,929,172.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,929,172.75/23,364.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,992.34

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