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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,950.60, 34,425.90 and 8,176.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,950.60, 34,425.90 and 8,176.20 is: 12,264.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,950.60 : 34,425.90 = 8,176.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,950.60/34,425.90 = 8,176.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,950.60x = 34,425.90 × 8,176.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,950.60x = 281,473,043.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,473,043.58/22,950.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,264.30

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