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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,847.60, 34,271.34 and 7,265.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,847.60, 34,271.34 and 7,265.18 is: 10,897.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,847.60 : 34,271.34 = 7,265.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,847.60/34,271.34 = 7,265.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,847.60x = 34,271.34 × 7,265.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,847.60x = 248,987,453.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,987,453.94/22,847.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,897.75

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