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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,377.59, 35,044.68 and 9,334.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,377.59, 35,044.68 and 9,334.20 is: 13,992.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,377.59 : 35,044.68 = 9,334.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,377.59/35,044.68 = 9,334.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,377.59x = 35,044.68 × 9,334.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,377.59x = 327,114,052.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,114,052.06/23,377.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,992.63

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