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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,858.94, 34,271.93 and 10,372.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,858.94, 34,271.93 and 10,372.70 is: 15,551.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,858.94 : 34,271.93 = 10,372.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,858.94/34,271.93 = 10,372.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,858.94x = 34,271.93 × 10,372.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,858.94x = 355,492,225.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,492,225.09/22,858.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,551.57

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