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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,913.70, 34,370.55 and 8,117.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,913.70, 34,370.55 and 8,117.70 is: 12,176.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,913.70 : 34,370.55 = 8,117.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,913.70/34,370.55 = 8,117.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,913.70x = 34,370.55 × 8,117.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,913.70x = 279,009,813.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,009,813.74/22,913.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,176.55

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