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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,782.03, 34,178.06 and 6,989.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,782.03, 34,178.06 and 6,989.23 is: 10,485.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,782.03 : 34,178.06 = 6,989.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,782.03/34,178.06 = 6,989.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,782.03x = 34,178.06 × 6,989.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,782.03x = 238,878,322.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,878,322.29/22,782.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,485.38

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