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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,997.19, 34,466.93 and 9,834.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,997.19, 34,466.93 and 9,834.08 is: 14,738.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,997.19 : 34,466.93 = 9,834.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,997.19/34,466.93 = 9,834.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,997.19x = 34,466.93 × 9,834.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,997.19x = 338,950,583.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,950,583.97/22,997.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,738.78

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