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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,849.56, 34,265.82 and 9,702.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,849.56, 34,265.82 and 9,702.96 is: 14,550.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,849.56 : 34,265.82 = 9,702.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,849.56/34,265.82 = 9,702.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,849.56x = 34,265.82 × 9,702.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,849.56x = 332,479,880.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,479,880.83/22,849.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,550.82

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