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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,673.59, 34,010.47 and 6,878.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,673.59, 34,010.47 and 6,878.76 is: 10,318.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,673.59 : 34,010.47 = 6,878.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,673.59/34,010.47 = 6,878.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,673.59x = 34,010.47 × 6,878.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,673.59x = 233,949,860.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,949,860.62/22,673.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,318.17

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