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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,773.93, 34,161.66 and 7,993.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,773.93, 34,161.66 and 7,993.14 is: 11,989.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,773.93 : 34,161.66 = 7,993.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,773.93/34,161.66 = 7,993.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,773.93x = 34,161.66 × 7,993.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,773.93x = 273,058,931.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,058,931.01/22,773.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,989.98

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