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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,855.24, 34,285.63 and 8,061.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,855.24, 34,285.63 and 8,061.13 is: 12,092.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,855.24 : 34,285.63 = 8,061.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,855.24/34,285.63 = 8,061.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,855.24x = 34,285.63 × 8,061.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,855.24x = 276,380,920.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,380,920.56/22,855.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,092.67

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