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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,973.94, 34,462.80 and 9,826.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,973.94, 34,462.80 and 9,826.44 is: 14,740.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,973.94 : 34,462.80 = 9,826.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,973.94/34,462.80 = 9,826.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,973.94x = 34,462.80 × 9,826.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,973.94x = 338,646,636.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,646,636.43/22,973.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,740.47

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