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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,728.72, 34,091.58 and 10,890.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,728.72, 34,091.58 and 10,890.96 is: 16,335.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,728.72 : 34,091.58 = 10,890.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,728.72/34,091.58 = 10,890.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,728.72x = 34,091.58 × 10,890.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,728.72x = 371,290,034.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,290,034.12/22,728.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,335.72

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