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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,795.59, 34,194.60 and 7,212

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,795.59, 34,194.60 and 7,212 is: 10,818.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,795.59 : 34,194.60 = 7,212 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,795.59/34,194.60 = 7,212/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,795.59x = 34,194.60 × 7,212
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,795.59x = 246,611,455.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,611,455.20/22,795.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,818.38

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