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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,960.82, 34,445.04 and 8,166.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,960.82, 34,445.04 and 8,166.62 is: 12,251.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,960.82 : 34,445.04 = 8,166.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,960.82/34,445.04 = 8,166.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,960.82x = 34,445.04 × 8,166.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,960.82x = 281,299,552.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,299,552.56/22,960.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,251.29

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