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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,811.34, 34,217.98 and 7,228.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,811.34, 34,217.98 and 7,228.62 is: 10,843.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,811.34 : 34,217.98 = 7,228.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,811.34/34,217.98 = 7,228.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,811.34x = 34,217.98 × 7,228.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,811.34x = 247,348,774.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,348,774.59/22,811.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,843.24

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