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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,751.56, 34,130.99 and 6,742.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,751.56, 34,130.99 and 6,742.72 is: 10,115.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,751.56 : 34,130.99 = 6,742.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,751.56/34,130.99 = 6,742.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,751.56x = 34,130.99 × 6,742.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,751.56x = 230,135,589.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,135,589.85/22,751.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,115.16

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