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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,991, 34,465.96 and 9,836.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,991, 34,465.96 and 9,836.60 is: 14,746.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,991 : 34,465.96 = 9,836.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,991/34,465.96 = 9,836.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,991x = 34,465.96 × 9,836.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,991x = 339,027,862.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,027,862.14/22,991
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,746.11

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