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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,855.97, 34,283.96 and 9,699.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,855.97, 34,283.96 and 9,699.12 is: 14,548.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,855.97 : 34,283.96 = 9,699.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,855.97/34,283.96 = 9,699.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,855.97x = 34,283.96 × 9,699.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,855.97x = 332,524,133.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,524,133.57/22,855.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,548.68

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