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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,844.46, 34,266.72 and 8,054.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,844.46, 34,266.72 and 8,054.52 is: 12,081.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,844.46 : 34,266.72 = 8,054.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,844.46/34,266.72 = 8,054.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,844.46x = 34,266.72 × 8,054.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,844.46x = 276,001,981.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,001,981.57/22,844.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,081.79

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