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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,322.79, 34,986.62 and 9,997.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,322.79, 34,986.62 and 9,997.12 is: 14,996.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,322.79 : 34,986.62 = 9,997.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,322.79/34,986.62 = 9,997.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,322.79x = 34,986.62 × 9,997.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,322.79x = 349,765,438.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,765,438.53/23,322.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,996.72

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