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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,872.83, 34,295.69 and 7,073.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,872.83, 34,295.69 and 7,073.18 is: 10,605.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,872.83 : 34,295.69 = 7,073.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,872.83/34,295.69 = 7,073.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,872.83x = 34,295.69 × 7,073.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,872.83x = 242,579,756.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,579,756.32/22,872.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,605.59

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