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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,985.98, 34,451.10 and 10,488.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,985.98, 34,451.10 and 10,488.88 is: 15,720.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,985.98 : 34,451.10 = 10,488.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,985.98/34,451.10 = 10,488.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,985.98x = 34,451.10 × 10,488.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,985.98x = 361,353,453.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,353,453.77/22,985.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,720.60

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