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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,962.24, 34,443.72 and 7,380

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,962.24, 34,443.72 and 7,380 is: 11,070.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,962.24 : 34,443.72 = 7,380 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,962.24/34,443.72 = 7,380/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,962.24x = 34,443.72 × 7,380
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,962.24x = 254,194,653.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,194,653.60/22,962.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,070.12

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