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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,674.72, 34,017.93 and 6,879.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,674.72, 34,017.93 and 6,879.84 is: 10,321.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,674.72 : 34,017.93 = 6,879.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,674.72/34,017.93 = 6,879.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,674.72x = 34,017.93 × 6,879.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,674.72x = 234,037,915.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,037,915.53/22,674.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,321.53

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