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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,961.72, 34,441.34 and 7,378.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,961.72, 34,441.34 and 7,378.12 is: 11,066.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,961.72 : 34,441.34 = 7,378.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,961.72/34,441.34 = 7,378.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,961.72x = 34,441.34 × 7,378.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,961.72x = 254,112,339.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,112,339.48/22,961.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,066.78

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