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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,825.73, 34,244.04 and 7,243.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,825.73, 34,244.04 and 7,243.36 is: 10,866.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,825.73 : 34,244.04 = 7,243.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,825.73/34,244.04 = 7,243.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,825.73x = 34,244.04 × 7,243.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,825.73x = 248,041,909.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,041,909.57/22,825.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,866.77

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