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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,975.65, 34,464.35 and 7,182.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,975.65, 34,464.35 and 7,182.14 is: 10,773.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,975.65 : 34,464.35 = 7,182.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,975.65/34,464.35 = 7,182.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,975.65x = 34,464.35 × 7,182.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,975.65x = 247,527,632.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,527,632.34/22,975.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,773.48

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