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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,913.17, 34,372.59 and 8,119.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,913.17, 34,372.59 and 8,119.06 is: 12,179.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,913.17 : 34,372.59 = 8,119.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,913.17/34,372.59 = 8,119.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,913.17x = 34,372.59 × 8,119.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,913.17x = 279,073,120.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,073,120.57/22,913.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,179.59

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