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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,855.97, 34,284.72 and 7,862.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,855.97, 34,284.72 and 7,862.96 is: 11,794.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,855.97 : 34,284.72 = 7,862.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,855.97/34,284.72 = 7,862.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,855.97x = 34,284.72 × 7,862.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,855.97x = 269,579,210.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,579,210.55/22,855.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,794.70

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