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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,872.82, 34,325.64 and 9,734.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,872.82, 34,325.64 and 9,734.42 is: 14,608.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,872.82 : 34,325.64 = 9,734.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,872.82/34,325.64 = 9,734.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,872.82x = 34,325.64 × 9,734.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,872.82x = 334,140,196.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,140,196.53/22,872.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,608.61

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