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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,855.56, 34,263.51 and 10,195.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,855.56, 34,263.51 and 10,195.80 is: 15,284.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,855.56 : 34,263.51 = 10,195.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,855.56/34,263.51 = 10,195.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,855.56x = 34,263.51 × 10,195.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,855.56x = 349,343,723.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,343,723.94/22,855.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,284.85

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