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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,998.78, 34,494.73 and 7,200.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,998.78, 34,494.73 and 7,200.14 is: 10,799.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,998.78 : 34,494.73 = 7,200.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,998.78/34,494.73 = 7,200.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,998.78x = 34,494.73 × 7,200.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,998.78x = 248,366,694.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,366,694.79/22,998.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,799.12

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