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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,852.20, 34,266.15 and 9,689.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,852.20, 34,266.15 and 9,689.70 is: 14,529.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,852.20 : 34,266.15 = 9,689.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,852.20/34,266.15 = 9,689.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,852.20x = 34,266.15 × 9,689.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,852.20x = 332,028,713.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,028,713.66/22,852.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,529.40

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