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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,850.87, 34,281.43 and 8,059.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,850.87, 34,281.43 and 8,059.91 is: 12,091.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,850.87 : 34,281.43 = 8,059.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,850.87/34,281.43 = 8,059.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,850.87x = 34,281.43 × 8,059.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,850.87x = 276,305,177.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,305,177.47/22,850.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,091.67

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