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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,977.72, 34,465.68 and 6,561.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,977.72, 34,465.68 and 6,561.72 is: 9,842.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,977.72 : 34,465.68 = 6,561.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,977.72/34,465.68 = 6,561.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,977.72x = 34,465.68 × 6,561.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,977.72x = 226,154,141.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,154,141.77/22,977.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,842.32

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