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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,955.49, 34,418.88 and 9,624.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,955.49, 34,418.88 and 9,624.87 is: 14,431.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,955.49 : 34,418.88 = 9,624.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,955.49/34,418.88 = 9,624.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,955.49x = 34,418.88 × 9,624.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,955.49x = 331,277,245.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,277,245.55/22,955.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,431.29

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