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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,811.96, 34,218.12 and 6,172.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,811.96, 34,218.12 and 6,172.13 is: 9,258.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,811.96 : 34,218.12 = 6,172.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,811.96/34,218.12 = 6,172.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,811.96x = 34,218.12 × 6,172.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,811.96x = 211,198,685.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,198,685.00/22,811.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,258.24

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