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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,835.39, 34,255.71 and 8,792.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,835.39, 34,255.71 and 8,792.15 is: 13,189.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,835.39 : 34,255.71 = 8,792.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,835.39/34,255.71 = 8,792.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,835.39x = 34,255.71 × 8,792.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,835.39x = 301,181,169.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,181,169.40/22,835.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,189.23

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