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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,997.97, 34,508.70 and 9,846.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,997.97, 34,508.70 and 9,846.81 is: 14,775.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,997.97 : 34,508.70 = 9,846.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,997.97/34,508.70 = 9,846.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,997.97x = 34,508.70 × 9,846.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,997.97x = 339,800,612.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,800,612.25/22,997.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,775.24

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