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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,974.91, 34,465.61 and 8,180.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,974.91, 34,465.61 and 8,180.67 is: 12,272.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,974.91 : 34,465.61 = 8,180.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,974.91/34,465.61 = 8,180.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,974.91x = 34,465.61 × 8,180.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,974.91x = 281,951,781.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,951,781.76/22,974.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,272.16

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