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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,322.74, 34,997.66 and 9,812.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,322.74, 34,997.66 and 9,812.92 is: 14,725.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,322.74 : 34,997.66 = 9,812.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,322.74/34,997.66 = 9,812.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,322.74x = 34,997.66 × 9,812.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,322.74x = 343,429,258.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,429,258.83/23,322.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,725.08

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