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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,810.59, 34,215.89 and 7,227

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,810.59, 34,215.89 and 7,227 is: 10,840.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,810.59 : 34,215.89 = 7,227 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,810.59/34,215.89 = 7,227/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,810.59x = 34,215.89 × 7,227
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,810.59x = 247,278,200.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,278,200.90/22,810.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,840.50

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