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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,861.89, 34,285.86 and 8,067.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,861.89, 34,285.86 and 8,067.36 is: 12,098.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,861.89 : 34,285.86 = 8,067.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,861.89/34,285.86 = 8,067.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,861.89x = 34,285.86 × 8,067.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,861.89x = 276,596,375.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,596,375.53/22,861.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,098.58

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