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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,849.56, 34,277.94 and 9,702

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,849.56, 34,277.94 and 9,702 is: 14,554.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,849.56 : 34,277.94 = 9,702 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,849.56/34,277.94 = 9,702/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,849.56x = 34,277.94 × 9,702
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,849.56x = 332,564,573.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,564,573.88/22,849.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,554.53

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