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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,858.07, 34,277.58 and 8,060.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,858.07, 34,277.58 and 8,060.31 is: 12,087.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,858.07 : 34,277.58 = 8,060.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,858.07/34,277.58 = 8,060.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,858.07x = 34,277.58 × 8,060.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,858.07x = 276,287,920.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,287,920.85/22,858.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,087.11

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