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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,814.27, 34,221.60 and 6,174.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,814.27, 34,221.60 and 6,174.45 is: 9,261.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,814.27 : 34,221.60 = 6,174.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,814.27/34,221.60 = 6,174.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,814.27x = 34,221.60 × 6,174.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,814.27x = 211,299,558.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,299,558.12/22,814.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,261.73

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