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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,844.19, 34,265.93 and 7,261.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,844.19, 34,265.93 and 7,261.59 is: 10,892.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,844.19 : 34,265.93 = 7,261.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,844.19/34,265.93 = 7,261.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,844.19x = 34,265.93 × 7,261.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,844.19x = 248,825,098.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,825,098.32/22,844.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,892.27

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