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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,972.01, 34,436.13 and 7,378.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,972.01, 34,436.13 and 7,378.70 is: 11,061.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,972.01 : 34,436.13 = 7,378.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,972.01/34,436.13 = 7,378.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,972.01x = 34,436.13 × 7,378.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,972.01x = 254,093,700.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,093,700.25/22,972.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,061.02

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