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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,233.36, 51,349.88 and 9,273.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,233.36, 51,349.88 and 9,273.36 is: 13,910.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,233.36 : 51,349.88 = 9,273.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,233.36/51,349.88 = 9,273.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,233.36x = 51,349.88 × 9,273.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,233.36x = 476,185,923.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,185,923.20/34,233.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,910.00

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