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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,811.52, 34,218.49 and 7,230.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,811.52, 34,218.49 and 7,230.36 is: 10,845.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,811.52 : 34,218.49 = 7,230.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,811.52/34,218.49 = 7,230.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,811.52x = 34,218.49 × 7,230.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,811.52x = 247,412,001.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,412,001.36/22,811.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,845.92

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