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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,766.16, 34,149.24 and 7,185

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,766.16, 34,149.24 and 7,185 is: 10,777.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,766.16 : 34,149.24 = 7,185 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,766.16/34,149.24 = 7,185/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,766.16x = 34,149.24 × 7,185
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,766.16x = 245,362,289.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,362,289.40/22,766.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,777.50

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