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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,729.13, 34,093.70 and 7,146.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,729.13, 34,093.70 and 7,146.75 is: 10,720.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,729.13 : 34,093.70 = 7,146.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,729.13/34,093.70 = 7,146.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,729.13x = 34,093.70 × 7,146.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,729.13x = 243,659,150.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,659,150.48/22,729.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,720.13

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