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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,829.66, 34,248.82 and 8,036.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,829.66, 34,248.82 and 8,036.90 is: 12,056.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,829.66 : 34,248.82 = 8,036.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,829.66/34,248.82 = 8,036.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,829.66x = 34,248.82 × 8,036.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,829.66x = 275,254,341.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,254,341.46/22,829.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,056.87

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