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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,832.42, 34,252.04 and 8,038.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,832.42, 34,252.04 and 8,038.73 is: 12,059.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,832.42 : 34,252.04 = 8,038.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,832.42/34,252.04 = 8,038.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,832.42x = 34,252.04 × 8,038.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,832.42x = 275,342,750.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,342,750.35/22,832.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,059.29

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