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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,716.59, 34,076.84 and 6,921.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,716.59, 34,076.84 and 6,921.27 is: 10,382.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,716.59 : 34,076.84 = 6,921.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,716.59/34,076.84 = 6,921.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,716.59x = 34,076.84 × 6,921.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,716.59x = 235,854,975.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,854,975.78/22,716.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,382.50

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