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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,843.94, 34,265.55 and 7,261.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,843.94, 34,265.55 and 7,261.34 is: 10,891.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,843.94 : 34,265.55 = 7,261.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,843.94/34,265.55 = 7,261.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,843.94x = 34,265.55 × 7,261.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,843.94x = 248,813,808.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,813,808.84/22,843.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,891.90

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