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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,936.95, 34,422.03 and 8,145.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,936.95, 34,422.03 and 8,145.99 is: 12,224.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,936.95 : 34,422.03 = 8,145.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,936.95/34,422.03 = 8,145.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,936.95x = 34,422.03 × 8,145.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,936.95x = 280,401,512.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,401,512.16/22,936.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,224.88

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