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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,845.78, 34,272.27 and 7,266.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,845.78, 34,272.27 and 7,266.90 is: 10,901.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,845.78 : 34,272.27 = 7,266.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,845.78/34,272.27 = 7,266.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,845.78x = 34,272.27 × 7,266.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,845.78x = 249,053,158.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,053,158.86/22,845.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,901.50

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