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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,852.80, 34,292.08 and 9,011.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,852.80, 34,292.08 and 9,011.52 is: 13,522.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,852.80 : 34,292.08 = 9,011.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,852.80/34,292.08 = 9,011.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,852.80x = 34,292.08 × 9,011.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,852.80x = 309,023,764.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,023,764.76/22,852.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,522.36

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