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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,717.62, 34,091.10 and 9,570.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,717.62, 34,091.10 and 9,570.06 is: 14,361.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,717.62 : 34,091.10 = 9,570.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,717.62/34,091.10 = 9,570.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,717.62x = 34,091.10 × 9,570.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,717.62x = 326,253,872.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,253,872.47/22,717.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,361.27

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