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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,786.52, 34,183.40 and 9,639

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,786.52, 34,183.40 and 9,639 is: 14,460.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,786.52 : 34,183.40 = 9,639 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,786.52/34,183.40 = 9,639/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,786.52x = 34,183.40 × 9,639
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,786.52x = 329,493,744.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,493,744.41/22,786.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,460.03

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