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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,767.24, 34,155.72 and 7,977.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,767.24, 34,155.72 and 7,977.06 is: 11,967.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,767.24 : 34,155.72 = 7,977.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,767.24/34,155.72 = 7,977.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,767.24x = 34,155.72 × 7,977.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,767.24x = 272,462,227.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,462,227.78/22,767.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,967.29

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