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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,771.89, 34,160.72 and 8,919.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,771.89, 34,160.72 and 8,919.09 is: 13,379.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,771.89 : 34,160.72 = 8,919.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,771.89/34,160.72 = 8,919.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,771.89x = 34,160.72 × 8,919.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,771.89x = 304,682,491.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,682,491.55/22,771.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,379.76

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