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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,858.92, 34,264.86 and 10,387.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,858.92, 34,264.86 and 10,387.62 is: 15,570.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,858.92 : 34,264.86 = 10,387.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,858.92/34,264.86 = 10,387.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,858.92x = 34,264.86 × 10,387.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,858.92x = 355,930,345.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,930,345.03/22,858.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,570.74

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