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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,832.64, 34,251.72 and 8,789.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,832.64, 34,251.72 and 8,789.40 is: 13,185.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,832.64 : 34,251.72 = 8,789.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,832.64/34,251.72 = 8,789.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,832.64x = 34,251.72 × 8,789.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,832.64x = 301,052,067.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,052,067.77/22,832.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,185.16

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