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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,674.98, 34,013.14 and 6,036.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,674.98, 34,013.14 and 6,036.78 is: 9,055.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,674.98 : 34,013.14 = 6,036.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,674.98/34,013.14 = 6,036.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,674.98x = 34,013.14 × 6,036.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,674.98x = 205,329,843.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,329,843.29/22,674.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,055.35

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