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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,875.69, 34,316.31 and 8,081.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,875.69, 34,316.31 and 8,081.58 is: 12,123.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,875.69 : 34,316.31 = 8,081.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,875.69/34,316.31 = 8,081.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,875.69x = 34,316.31 × 8,081.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,875.69x = 277,330,070.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,330,070.16/22,875.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,123.35

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