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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,711.60, 34,067.40 and 8,860.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,711.60, 34,067.40 and 8,860.60 is: 13,290.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,711.60 : 34,067.40 = 8,860.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,711.60/34,067.40 = 8,860.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,711.60x = 34,067.40 × 8,860.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,711.60x = 301,857,604.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,857,604.44/22,711.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,290.90

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