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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,853, 34,284.54 and 9,716.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,853, 34,284.54 and 9,716.60 is: 14,577.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,853 : 34,284.54 = 9,716.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,853/34,284.54 = 9,716.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,853x = 34,284.54 × 9,716.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,853x = 333,129,161.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,129,161.36/22,853
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,577.04

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