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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,845.72, 34,245.35 and 10,374.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,845.72, 34,245.35 and 10,374.63 is: 15,551.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,845.72 : 34,245.35 = 10,374.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,845.72/34,245.35 = 10,374.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,845.72x = 34,245.35 × 10,374.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,845.72x = 355,282,783.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,282,783.60/22,845.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,551.39

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