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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,751.76, 34,127.73 and 6,956.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,751.76, 34,127.73 and 6,956.73 is: 10,435.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,751.76 : 34,127.73 = 6,956.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,751.76/34,127.73 = 6,956.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,751.76x = 34,127.73 × 6,956.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,751.76x = 237,417,403.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,417,403.12/22,751.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,435.12

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