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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,717.56, 34,064.82 and 10,395

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,717.56, 34,064.82 and 10,395 is: 15,587.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,717.56 : 34,064.82 = 10,395 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,717.56/34,064.82 = 10,395/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,717.56x = 34,064.82 × 10,395
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,717.56x = 354,103,803.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,103,803.90/22,717.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,587.23

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