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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,761.96, 34,120.91 and 8,711.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,761.96, 34,120.91 and 8,711.18 is: 13,058.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,761.96 : 34,120.91 = 8,711.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,761.96/34,120.91 = 8,711.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,761.96x = 34,120.91 × 8,711.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,761.96x = 297,233,174.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,233,174.61/22,761.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,058.33

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