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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,838.90, 34,262.58 and 8,057.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,838.90, 34,262.58 and 8,057.21 is: 12,087.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,838.90 : 34,262.58 = 8,057.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,838.90/34,262.58 = 8,057.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,838.90x = 34,262.58 × 8,057.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,838.90x = 276,060,802.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,060,802.20/22,838.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,087.31

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