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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,977.36, 34,462.80 and 8,184.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,977.36, 34,462.80 and 8,184.24 is: 12,275.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,977.36 : 34,462.80 = 8,184.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,977.36/34,462.80 = 8,184.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,977.36x = 34,462.80 × 8,184.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,977.36x = 282,051,826.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,051,826.27/22,977.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,275.21

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