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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,910.50, 34,371.12 and 7,114.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,910.50, 34,371.12 and 7,114.72 is: 10,673.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,910.50 : 34,371.12 = 7,114.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,910.50/34,371.12 = 7,114.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,910.50x = 34,371.12 × 7,114.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,910.50x = 244,540,894.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,540,894.89/22,910.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,673.75

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