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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,977.72, 34,462.17 and 8,186.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,977.72, 34,462.17 and 8,186.58 is: 12,278.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,977.72 : 34,462.17 = 8,186.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,977.72/34,462.17 = 8,186.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,977.72x = 34,462.17 × 8,186.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,977.72x = 282,127,311.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,127,311.68/22,977.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,278.30

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