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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,623.29, 33,934.92 and 7,040.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,623.29, 33,934.92 and 7,040.91 is: 10,561.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,623.29 : 33,934.92 = 7,040.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,623.29/33,934.92 = 7,040.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,623.29x = 33,934.92 × 7,040.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,623.29x = 238,932,717.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,932,717.58/22,623.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,561.36

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