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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,688.64, 34,036.58 and 7,901.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,688.64, 34,036.58 and 7,901.76 is: 11,853.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,688.64 : 34,036.58 = 7,901.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,688.64/34,036.58 = 7,901.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,688.64x = 34,036.58 × 7,901.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,688.64x = 268,948,886.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,948,886.38/22,688.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,853.90

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