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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,695.59, 34,024.25 and 10,842.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,695.59, 34,024.25 and 10,842.66 is: 16,254.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,695.59 : 34,024.25 = 10,842.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,695.59/34,024.25 = 10,842.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,695.59x = 34,024.25 × 10,842.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,695.59x = 368,913,401.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,913,401.61/22,695.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,254.85

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