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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,908, 34,377.36 and 8,316

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,908, 34,377.36 and 8,316 is: 12,479.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,908 : 34,377.36 = 8,316 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,908/34,377.36 = 8,316/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,908x = 34,377.36 × 8,316
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,908x = 285,882,125.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,882,125.76/22,908
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,479.58

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