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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,966.39, 34,449.93 and 8,174.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,966.39, 34,449.93 and 8,174.93 is: 12,262.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,966.39 : 34,449.93 = 8,174.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,966.39/34,449.93 = 8,174.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,966.39x = 34,449.93 × 8,174.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,966.39x = 281,625,617.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,625,617.00/22,966.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,262.51

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