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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,759.62, 34,115.98 and 8,715.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,759.62, 34,115.98 and 8,715.82 is: 13,064.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,759.62 : 34,115.98 = 8,715.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,759.62/34,115.98 = 8,715.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,759.62x = 34,115.98 × 8,715.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,759.62x = 297,348,740.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,348,740.80/22,759.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,064.75

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