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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,966.30, 34,441.35 and 8,175.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,966.30, 34,441.35 and 8,175.70 is: 12,260.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,966.30 : 34,441.35 = 8,175.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,966.30/34,441.35 = 8,175.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,966.30x = 34,441.35 × 8,175.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,966.30x = 281,582,145.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,582,145.20/22,966.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,260.67

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