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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,848.63, 34,278.35 and 7,266.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,848.63, 34,278.35 and 7,266.26 is: 10,901.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,848.63 : 34,278.35 = 7,266.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,848.63/34,278.35 = 7,266.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,848.63x = 34,278.35 × 7,266.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,848.63x = 249,075,195.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,075,195.75/22,848.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,901.10

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