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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,858.47, 34,285.46 and 7,059.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,858.47, 34,285.46 and 7,059.29 is: 10,588.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,858.47 : 34,285.46 = 7,059.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,858.47/34,285.46 = 7,059.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,858.47x = 34,285.46 × 7,059.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,858.47x = 242,030,798.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,030,798.20/22,858.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,588.23

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