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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,252.59, 34,858.42 and 9,222.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,252.59, 34,858.42 and 9,222.47 is: 13,825.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,252.59 : 34,858.42 = 9,222.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,252.59/34,858.42 = 9,222.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,252.59x = 34,858.42 × 9,222.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,252.59x = 321,480,755.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,480,755.75/23,252.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,825.59

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