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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,957.40, 34,436.10 and 8,166.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,957.40, 34,436.10 and 8,166.80 is: 12,250.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,957.40 : 34,436.10 = 8,166.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,957.40/34,436.10 = 8,166.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,957.40x = 34,436.10 × 8,166.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,957.40x = 281,232,741.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,232,741.48/22,957.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,250.20

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