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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,787.96, 34,180.14 and 7,205.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,787.96, 34,180.14 and 7,205.72 is: 10,808.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,787.96 : 34,180.14 = 7,205.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,787.96/34,180.14 = 7,205.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,787.96x = 34,180.14 × 7,205.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,787.96x = 246,292,518.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,292,518.40/22,787.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,808.01

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