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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,744.76, 34,121.73 and 7,158.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,744.76, 34,121.73 and 7,158.74 is: 10,739.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,744.76 : 34,121.73 = 7,158.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,744.76/34,121.73 = 7,158.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,744.76x = 34,121.73 × 7,158.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,744.76x = 244,268,593.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,268,593.42/22,744.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,739.55

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