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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,946.69, 34,422.76 and 8,157.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,946.69, 34,422.76 and 8,157.10 is: 12,236.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,946.69 : 34,422.76 = 8,157.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,946.69/34,422.76 = 8,157.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,946.69x = 34,422.76 × 8,157.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,946.69x = 280,789,789.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,789,789.15/22,946.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,236.62

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