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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,529.54, 33,785.91 and 7,734.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,529.54, 33,785.91 and 7,734.26 is: 11,598.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,529.54 : 33,785.91 = 7,734.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,529.54/33,785.91 = 7,734.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,529.54x = 33,785.91 × 7,734.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,529.54x = 261,309,012.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,309,012.28/22,529.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,598.51

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