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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,977.36, 34,465.68 and 9,126

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,977.36, 34,465.68 and 9,126 is: 13,688.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,977.36 : 34,465.68 = 9,126 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,977.36/34,465.68 = 9,126/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,977.36x = 34,465.68 × 9,126
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,977.36x = 314,533,795.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,533,795.68/22,977.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,688.86

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