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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,851.78, 34,277.60 and 8,057.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,851.78, 34,277.60 and 8,057.13 is: 12,085.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,851.78 : 34,277.60 = 8,057.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,851.78/34,277.60 = 8,057.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,851.78x = 34,277.60 × 8,057.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,851.78x = 276,179,039.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,179,039.00/22,851.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,085.67

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