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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,804.80, 34,210.96 and 8,009.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,804.80, 34,210.96 and 8,009.92 is: 12,016.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,804.80 : 34,210.96 = 8,009.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,804.80/34,210.96 = 8,009.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,804.80x = 34,210.96 × 8,009.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,804.80x = 274,027,052.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,027,052.72/22,804.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,016.20

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