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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,697.79, 34,041.83 and 9,546.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,697.79, 34,041.83 and 9,546.63 is: 14,317.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,697.79 : 34,041.83 = 9,546.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,697.79/34,041.83 = 9,546.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,697.79x = 34,041.83 × 9,546.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,697.79x = 324,984,707.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,984,707.80/22,697.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,317.90

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