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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,849.41, 34,238.52 and 10,990.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,849.41, 34,238.52 and 10,990.38 is: 16,468.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,849.41 : 34,238.52 = 10,990.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,849.41/34,238.52 = 10,990.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,849.41x = 34,238.52 × 10,990.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,849.41x = 376,294,345.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,294,345.44/22,849.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,468.45

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