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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,895.46, 34,284.87 and 11,178

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,895.46, 34,284.87 and 11,178 is: 16,738.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,895.46 : 34,284.87 = 11,178 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,895.46/34,284.87 = 11,178/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,895.46x = 34,284.87 × 11,178
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,895.46x = 383,236,276.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,236,276.86/22,895.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,738.53

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