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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,870.72, 34,285.31 and 10,384.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,870.72, 34,285.31 and 10,384.01 is: 15,566.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,870.72 : 34,285.31 = 10,384.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,870.72/34,285.31 = 10,384.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,870.72x = 34,285.31 × 10,384.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,870.72x = 356,019,001.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,019,001.89/22,870.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,566.58

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