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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,778.94, 34,153.47 and 10,285.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,778.94, 34,153.47 and 10,285.68 is: 15,421.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,778.94 : 34,153.47 = 10,285.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,778.94/34,153.47 = 10,285.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,778.94x = 34,153.47 × 10,285.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,778.94x = 351,291,663.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,291,663.31/22,778.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,421.77

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