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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,959.72, 34,438.34 and 7,376.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,959.72, 34,438.34 and 7,376.12 is: 11,063.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,959.72 : 34,438.34 = 7,376.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,959.72/34,438.34 = 7,376.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,959.72x = 34,438.34 × 7,376.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,959.72x = 254,021,328.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,021,328.44/22,959.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,063.78

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