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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,872.99, 34,305.93 and 8,830.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,872.99, 34,305.93 and 8,830.97 is: 13,245.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,872.99 : 34,305.93 = 8,830.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,872.99/34,305.93 = 8,830.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,872.99x = 34,305.93 × 8,830.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,872.99x = 302,954,467.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,954,467.12/22,872.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,245.07

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