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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,595.79, 33,871.12 and 7,795.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,595.79, 33,871.12 and 7,795.26 is: 11,685.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,595.79 : 33,871.12 = 7,795.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,595.79/33,871.12 = 7,795.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,595.79x = 33,871.12 × 7,795.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,595.79x = 264,034,147.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,034,147.91/22,595.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,685.11

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