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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,908.57, 34,366.59 and 8,114.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,908.57, 34,366.59 and 8,114.28 is: 12,172.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,908.57 : 34,366.59 = 8,114.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,908.57/34,366.59 = 8,114.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,908.57x = 34,366.59 × 8,114.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,908.57x = 278,860,133.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,860,133.91/22,908.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,172.74

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