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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,759.16, 34,138.74 and 7,178

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,759.16, 34,138.74 and 7,178 is: 10,767

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,759.16 : 34,138.74 = 7,178 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,759.16/34,138.74 = 7,178/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,759.16x = 34,138.74 × 7,178
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,759.16x = 245,047,875.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,047,875.72/22,759.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,767

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