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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,693.58, 34,005.72 and 9,538.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,693.58, 34,005.72 and 9,538.76 is: 14,293.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,693.58 : 34,005.72 = 9,538.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,693.58/34,005.72 = 9,538.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,693.58x = 34,005.72 × 9,538.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,693.58x = 324,372,401.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,372,401.71/22,693.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,293.58

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