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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,832.67, 34,252.42 and 8,038.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,832.67, 34,252.42 and 8,038.98 is: 12,059.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,832.67 : 34,252.42 = 8,038.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,832.67/34,252.42 = 8,038.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,832.67x = 34,252.42 × 8,038.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,832.67x = 275,354,519.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,354,519.33/22,832.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,059.67

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