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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,979.28, 34,450.23 and 8,180.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,979.28, 34,450.23 and 8,180.12 is: 12,263.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,979.28 : 34,450.23 = 8,180.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,979.28/34,450.23 = 8,180.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,979.28x = 34,450.23 × 8,180.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,979.28x = 281,806,843.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,806,843.18/22,979.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,263.52

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