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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,812.63, 34,221.08 and 6,172.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,812.63, 34,221.08 and 6,172.81 is: 9,259.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,812.63 : 34,221.08 = 6,172.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,812.63/34,221.08 = 6,172.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,812.63x = 34,221.08 × 6,172.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,812.63x = 211,240,154.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,240,154.71/22,812.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,259.79

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