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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,858.73, 34,292.35 and 10,379.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,858.73, 34,292.35 and 10,379.62 is: 15,571.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,858.73 : 34,292.35 = 10,379.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,858.73/34,292.35 = 10,379.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,858.73x = 34,292.35 × 10,379.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,858.73x = 355,941,390.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,941,390.45/22,858.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,571.36

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