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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,955.40, 34,433.10 and 8,164.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,955.40, 34,433.10 and 8,164.80 is: 12,247.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,955.40 : 34,433.10 = 8,164.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,955.40/34,433.10 = 8,164.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,955.40x = 34,433.10 × 8,164.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,955.40x = 281,139,374.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,139,374.88/22,955.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,247.20

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