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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,682.97, 34,020.63 and 6,884.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,682.97, 34,020.63 and 6,884.22 is: 10,325.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,682.97 : 34,020.63 = 6,884.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,682.97/34,020.63 = 6,884.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,682.97x = 34,020.63 × 6,884.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,682.97x = 234,205,501.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,205,501.46/22,682.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,325.17

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