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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,946.39, 34,422.86 and 10,137.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,946.39, 34,422.86 and 10,137.82 is: 15,208.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,946.39 : 34,422.86 = 10,137.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,946.39/34,422.86 = 10,137.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,946.39x = 34,422.86 × 10,137.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,946.39x = 348,972,697.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,972,697.85/22,946.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,208.18

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