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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,675.70, 34,007.88 and 9,537.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,675.70, 34,007.88 and 9,537.50 is: 14,303.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,675.70 : 34,007.88 = 9,537.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,675.70/34,007.88 = 9,537.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,675.70x = 34,007.88 × 9,537.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,675.70x = 324,350,155.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,350,155.50/22,675.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,303.87

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