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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,812.52, 34,219.99 and 7,231.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,812.52, 34,219.99 and 7,231.36 is: 10,847.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,812.52 : 34,219.99 = 7,231.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,812.52/34,219.99 = 7,231.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,812.52x = 34,219.99 × 7,231.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,812.52x = 247,457,066.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,457,066.89/22,812.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,847.42

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