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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,964.61, 34,436.51 and 8,173.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,964.61, 34,436.51 and 8,173.91 is: 12,257.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,964.61 : 34,436.51 = 8,173.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,964.61/34,436.51 = 8,173.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,964.61x = 34,436.51 × 8,173.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,964.61x = 281,480,720.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,480,720.40/22,964.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,257.15

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