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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,992.84, 34,288.05 and 22,782.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,992.84, 34,288.05 and 22,782.65 is: 33,974.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,992.84 : 34,288.05 = 22,782.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,992.84/34,288.05 = 22,782.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,992.84x = 34,288.05 × 22,782.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,992.84x = 781,172,470.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,172,470.89/22,992.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,974.60

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