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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,849.29, 34,274.34 and 8,057.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,849.29, 34,274.34 and 8,057.88 is: 12,086.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,849.29 : 34,274.34 = 8,057.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,849.29/34,274.34 = 8,057.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,849.29x = 34,274.34 × 8,057.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,849.29x = 276,178,518.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,178,518.80/22,849.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,086.96

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