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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,816.98, 34,229.52 and 8,034.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,816.98, 34,229.52 and 8,034.48 is: 12,053.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,816.98 : 34,229.52 = 8,034.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,816.98/34,229.52 = 8,034.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,816.98x = 34,229.52 × 8,034.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,816.98x = 275,016,393.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,016,393.85/22,816.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,053.15

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