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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,762.26, 34,148.88 and 7,179.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,762.26, 34,148.88 and 7,179.84 is: 10,771.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,762.26 : 34,148.88 = 7,179.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,762.26/34,148.88 = 7,179.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,762.26x = 34,148.88 × 7,179.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,762.26x = 245,183,494.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,183,494.58/22,762.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,771.49

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