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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,999.59, 34,492.10 and 9,848.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,999.59, 34,492.10 and 9,848.43 is: 14,769.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,999.59 : 34,492.10 = 9,848.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,999.59/34,492.10 = 9,848.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,999.59x = 34,492.10 × 9,848.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,999.59x = 339,692,983.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,692,983.16/22,999.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,769.52

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