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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,679.33, 34,005.69 and 6,879.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,679.33, 34,005.69 and 6,879.60 is: 10,315.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,679.33 : 34,005.69 = 6,879.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,679.33/34,005.69 = 6,879.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,679.33x = 34,005.69 × 6,879.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,679.33x = 233,945,544.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,945,544.92/22,679.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,315.37

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