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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,853.39, 34,284.36 and 10,374.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,853.39, 34,284.36 and 10,374.28 is: 15,563.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,853.39 : 34,284.36 = 10,374.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,853.39/34,284.36 = 10,374.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,853.39x = 34,284.36 × 10,374.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,853.39x = 355,675,632.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,675,632.02/22,853.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,563.37

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