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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,706.79, 34,059.80 and 10,217.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,706.79, 34,059.80 and 10,217.98 is: 15,326.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,706.79 : 34,059.80 = 10,217.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,706.79/34,059.80 = 10,217.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,706.79x = 34,059.80 × 10,217.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,706.79x = 348,022,304.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,022,304.11/22,706.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,326.79

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