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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,708.59, 34,013.66 and 10,997.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,708.59, 34,013.66 and 10,997.25 is: 16,472.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,708.59 : 34,013.66 = 10,997.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,708.59/34,013.66 = 10,997.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,708.59x = 34,013.66 × 10,997.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,708.59x = 374,056,667.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,056,667.45/22,708.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,472.03

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