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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,776.60, 34,164.90 and 8,002.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,776.60, 34,164.90 and 8,002.20 is: 12,003.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,776.60 : 34,164.90 = 8,002.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,776.60/34,164.90 = 8,002.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,776.60x = 34,164.90 × 8,002.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,776.60x = 273,394,362.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,394,362.78/22,776.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,003.30

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