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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,917.97, 34,376.98 and 6,278.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,917.97, 34,376.98 and 6,278.14 is: 9,417.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,917.97 : 34,376.98 = 6,278.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,917.97/34,376.98 = 6,278.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,917.97x = 34,376.98 × 6,278.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,917.97x = 215,823,508.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,823,508.72/22,917.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,417.22

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