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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,977.74, 34,465.50 and 7,182.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,977.74, 34,465.50 and 7,182.64 is: 10,773.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,977.74 : 34,465.50 = 7,182.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,977.74/34,465.50 = 7,182.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,977.74x = 34,465.50 × 7,182.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,977.74x = 247,553,322.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,553,322.00/22,977.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,773.61

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