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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,960.72, 34,439.84 and 7,377.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,960.72, 34,439.84 and 7,377.12 is: 11,065.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,960.72 : 34,439.84 = 7,377.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,960.72/34,439.84 = 7,377.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,960.72x = 34,439.84 × 7,377.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,960.72x = 254,066,832.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,066,832.46/22,960.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,065.28

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