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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,982.67, 34,465.49 and 8,187.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,982.67, 34,465.49 and 8,187.66 is: 12,278.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,982.67 : 34,465.49 = 8,187.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,982.67/34,465.49 = 8,187.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,982.67x = 34,465.49 × 8,187.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,982.67x = 282,191,713.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,191,713.85/22,982.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,278.46

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