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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,977.78, 34,465.86 and 7,395

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,977.78, 34,465.86 and 7,395 is: 11,092.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,977.78 : 34,465.86 = 7,395 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,977.78/34,465.86 = 7,395/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,977.78x = 34,465.86 × 7,395
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,977.78x = 254,875,034.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,875,034.70/22,977.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,092.24

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