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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,853.94, 34,260.32 and 8,060.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,853.94, 34,260.32 and 8,060.24 is: 12,083.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,853.94 : 34,260.32 = 8,060.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,853.94/34,260.32 = 8,060.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,853.94x = 34,260.32 × 8,060.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,853.94x = 276,146,250.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,146,250.53/22,853.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,083.09

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