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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,701.16, 34,051.74 and 7,120

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,701.16, 34,051.74 and 7,120 is: 10,680

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,701.16 : 34,051.74 = 7,120 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,701.16/34,051.74 = 7,120/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,701.16x = 34,051.74 × 7,120
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,701.16x = 242,448,388.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,448,388.80/22,701.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,680

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