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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,787.95, 34,182.72 and 6,148.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,787.95, 34,182.72 and 6,148.41 is: 9,222.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,787.95 : 34,182.72 = 6,148.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,787.95/34,182.72 = 6,148.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,787.95x = 34,182.72 × 6,148.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,787.95x = 210,169,377.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,169,377.48/22,787.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,222.83

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