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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,953.52, 34,435.59 and 7,157.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,953.52, 34,435.59 and 7,157.71 is: 10,738.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,953.52 : 34,435.59 = 7,157.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,953.52/34,435.59 = 7,157.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,953.52x = 34,435.59 × 7,157.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,953.52x = 246,479,880.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,479,880.81/22,953.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,738.22

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