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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,955.20, 34,432.80 and 8,180.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,955.20, 34,432.80 and 8,180.80 is: 12,271.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,955.20 : 34,432.80 = 8,180.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,955.20/34,432.80 = 8,180.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,955.20x = 34,432.80 × 8,180.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,955.20x = 281,687,850.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,687,850.24/22,955.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,271.20

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