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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,778.79, 34,170.61 and 9,632.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,778.79, 34,170.61 and 9,632.49 is: 14,449.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,778.79 : 34,170.61 = 9,632.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,778.79/34,170.61 = 9,632.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,778.79x = 34,170.61 × 9,632.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,778.79x = 329,148,059.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,148,059.12/22,778.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,449.76

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