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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,924.89, 34,375.99 and 8,131.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,924.89, 34,375.99 and 8,131.59 is: 12,193.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,924.89 : 34,375.99 = 8,131.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,924.89/34,375.99 = 8,131.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,924.89x = 34,375.99 × 8,131.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,924.89x = 279,531,243.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,531,243.99/22,924.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,193.35

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