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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,905.80, 34,358.70 and 8,115.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,905.80, 34,358.70 and 8,115.20 is: 12,172.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,905.80 : 34,358.70 = 8,115.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,905.80/34,358.70 = 8,115.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,905.80x = 34,358.70 × 8,115.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,905.80x = 278,827,722.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,827,722.24/22,905.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,172.80

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