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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,997.20, 34,490.92 and 7,406.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,997.20, 34,490.92 and 7,406.32 is: 11,107.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,997.20 : 34,490.92 = 7,406.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,997.20/34,490.92 = 7,406.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,997.20x = 34,490.92 × 7,406.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,997.20x = 255,450,790.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,450,790.61/22,997.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,107.91

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