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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,706.55, 34,059.42 and 10,217.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,706.55, 34,059.42 and 10,217.73 is: 15,326.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,706.55 : 34,059.42 = 10,217.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,706.55/34,059.42 = 10,217.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,706.55x = 34,059.42 × 10,217.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,706.55x = 348,009,957.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,009,957.52/22,706.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,326.41

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