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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,841.49, 34,264.98 and 8,047.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,841.49, 34,264.98 and 8,047.35 is: 12,071.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,841.49 : 34,264.98 = 8,047.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,841.49/34,264.98 = 8,047.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,841.49x = 34,264.98 × 8,047.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,841.49x = 275,742,286.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,742,286.80/22,841.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,071.99

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