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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,975.41, 34,466.36 and 8,181.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,975.41, 34,466.36 and 8,181.17 is: 12,272.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,975.41 : 34,466.36 = 8,181.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,975.41/34,466.36 = 8,181.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,975.41x = 34,466.36 × 8,181.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,975.41x = 281,974,937.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,974,937.20/22,975.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,272.90

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