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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,971.61, 34,458.59 and 6,331.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,971.61, 34,458.59 and 6,331.28 is: 9,497.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,971.61 : 34,458.59 = 6,331.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,971.61/34,458.59 = 6,331.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,971.61x = 34,458.59 × 6,331.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,971.61x = 218,166,777.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,166,777.75/22,971.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,497.24

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