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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,811.92, 34,211.38 and 8,770.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,811.92, 34,211.38 and 8,770.96 is: 13,153.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,811.92 : 34,211.38 = 8,770.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,811.92/34,211.38 = 8,770.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,811.92x = 34,211.38 × 8,770.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,811.92x = 300,066,645.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,066,645.52/22,811.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,153.94

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