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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,814.67, 34,221.87 and 9,305.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,814.67, 34,221.87 and 9,305.79 is: 13,958.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,814.67 : 34,221.87 = 9,305.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,814.67/34,221.87 = 9,305.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,814.67x = 34,221.87 × 9,305.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,814.67x = 318,461,599.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,461,599.79/22,814.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,958.63

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