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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,951.76, 34,417.25 and 8,161.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,951.76, 34,417.25 and 8,161.07 is: 12,237.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,951.76 : 34,417.25 = 8,161.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,951.76/34,417.25 = 8,161.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,951.76x = 34,417.25 × 8,161.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,951.76x = 280,881,404.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,881,404.17/22,951.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,237.91

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