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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,668.16, 34,003.46 and 7,087

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,668.16, 34,003.46 and 7,087 is: 10,630.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,668.16 : 34,003.46 = 7,087 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,668.16/34,003.46 = 7,087/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,668.16x = 34,003.46 × 7,087
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,668.16x = 240,982,521.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,982,521.02/22,668.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,630.88

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