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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,968.38, 34,452.57 and 7,386

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,968.38, 34,452.57 and 7,386 is: 11,079.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,968.38 : 34,452.57 = 7,386 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,968.38/34,452.57 = 7,386/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,968.38x = 34,452.57 × 7,386
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,968.38x = 254,466,682.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,466,682.02/22,968.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,079.00

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