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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,986.90, 34,451.46 and 9,823.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,986.90, 34,451.46 and 9,823.77 is: 14,723.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,986.90 : 34,451.46 = 9,823.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,986.90/34,451.46 = 9,823.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,986.90x = 34,451.46 × 9,823.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,986.90x = 338,443,219.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,443,219.20/22,986.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,723.31

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