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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,978, 34,464.84 and 8,186.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,978, 34,464.84 and 8,186.32 is: 12,278.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,978 : 34,464.84 = 8,186.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,978/34,464.84 = 8,186.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,978x = 34,464.84 × 8,186.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,978x = 282,140,208.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,140,208.99/22,978
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,278.71

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