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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,679.78, 34,010.91 and 7,478.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,679.78, 34,010.91 and 7,478.69 is: 11,215.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,679.78 : 34,010.91 = 7,478.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,679.78/34,010.91 = 7,478.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,679.78x = 34,010.91 × 7,478.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,679.78x = 254,357,052.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,357,052.51/22,679.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,215.15

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