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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,861.95, 34,281.98 and 9,707.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,861.95, 34,281.98 and 9,707.14 is: 14,556.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,861.95 : 34,281.98 = 9,707.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,861.95/34,281.98 = 9,707.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,861.95x = 34,281.98 × 9,707.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,861.95x = 332,780,064.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,780,064.66/22,861.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,556.07

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