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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,966.74, 34,448.82 and 7,383.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,966.74, 34,448.82 and 7,383.12 is: 11,074.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,966.74 : 34,448.82 = 7,383.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,966.74/34,448.82 = 7,383.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,966.74x = 34,448.82 × 7,383.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,966.74x = 254,339,771.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,339,771.92/22,966.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,074.27

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