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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,977.97, 34,418.52 and 10,508.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,977.97, 34,418.52 and 10,508.49 is: 15,740.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,977.97 : 34,418.52 = 10,508.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,977.97/34,418.52 = 10,508.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,977.97x = 34,418.52 × 10,508.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,977.97x = 361,686,770.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,686,770.04/22,977.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,740.59

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