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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,865.45, 34,268.09 and 9,701.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,865.45, 34,268.09 and 9,701.52 is: 14,539.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,865.45 : 34,268.09 = 9,701.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,865.45/34,268.09 = 9,701.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,865.45x = 34,268.09 × 9,701.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,865.45x = 332,452,511.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,452,511.99/22,865.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,539.52

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