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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,993.59, 34,483.10 and 9,842.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,993.59, 34,483.10 and 9,842.43 is: 14,760.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,993.59 : 34,483.10 = 9,842.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,993.59/34,483.10 = 9,842.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,993.59x = 34,483.10 × 9,842.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,993.59x = 339,397,448.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,397,448.72/22,993.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,760.52

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