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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,966.42, 34,442.72 and 8,173.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,966.42, 34,442.72 and 8,173.38 is: 12,257.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,966.42 : 34,442.72 = 8,173.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,966.42/34,442.72 = 8,173.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,966.42x = 34,442.72 × 8,173.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,966.42x = 281,513,438.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,513,438.79/22,966.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,257.61

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