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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,874.52, 34,316.84 and 7,292.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,874.52, 34,316.84 and 7,292.14 is: 10,939.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,874.52 : 34,316.84 = 7,292.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,874.52/34,316.84 = 7,292.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,874.52x = 34,316.84 × 7,292.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,874.52x = 250,243,201.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,243,201.64/22,874.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,939.82

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