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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,958.88, 34,439.40 and 7,174.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,958.88, 34,439.40 and 7,174.68 is: 10,762.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,958.88 : 34,439.40 = 7,174.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,958.88/34,439.40 = 7,174.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,958.88x = 34,439.40 × 7,174.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,958.88x = 247,091,674.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,091,674.39/22,958.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,762.36

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