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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,955, 34,418.12 and 9,624.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,955, 34,418.12 and 9,624.36 is: 14,430.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,955 : 34,418.12 = 9,624.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,955/34,418.12 = 9,624.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,955x = 34,418.12 × 9,624.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,955x = 331,252,377.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,252,377.40/22,955
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,430.51

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