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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,969.80, 34,462.80 and 8,179.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,969.80, 34,462.80 and 8,179.20 is: 12,271.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,969.80 : 34,462.80 = 8,179.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,969.80/34,462.80 = 8,179.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,969.80x = 34,462.80 × 8,179.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,969.80x = 281,878,133.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,878,133.76/22,969.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,271.68

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