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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,855.74, 34,286.39 and 8,061.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,855.74, 34,286.39 and 8,061.63 is: 12,093.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,855.74 : 34,286.39 = 8,061.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,855.74/34,286.39 = 8,061.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,855.74x = 34,286.39 × 8,061.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,855.74x = 276,404,149.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,404,149.91/22,855.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,093.42

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