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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,872.98, 34,305.92 and 8,830.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,872.98, 34,305.92 and 8,830.96 is: 13,245.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,872.98 : 34,305.92 = 8,830.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,872.98/34,305.92 = 8,830.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,872.98x = 34,305.92 × 8,830.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,872.98x = 302,954,207.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,954,207.28/22,872.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,245.07

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