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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,846.62, 34,272.75 and 11,151

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,846.62, 34,272.75 and 11,151 is: 16,727.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,846.62 : 34,272.75 = 11,151 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,846.62/34,272.75 = 11,151/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,846.62x = 34,272.75 × 11,151
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,846.62x = 382,175,435.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,175,435.25/22,846.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,727.88

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