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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,752.36, 34,128.54 and 8,901

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,752.36, 34,128.54 and 8,901 is: 13,351.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,752.36 : 34,128.54 = 8,901 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,752.36/34,128.54 = 8,901/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,752.36x = 34,128.54 × 8,901
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,752.36x = 303,778,134.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,778,134.54/22,752.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,351.50

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