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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,674.60, 34,011.97 and 6,879.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,674.60, 34,011.97 and 6,879.76 is: 10,319.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,674.60 : 34,011.97 = 6,879.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,674.60/34,011.97 = 6,879.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,674.60x = 34,011.97 × 6,879.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,674.60x = 233,994,169.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,994,169.72/22,674.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,319.66

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