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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,982.91, 34,477.61 and 8,188.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,982.91, 34,477.61 and 8,188.67 is: 12,284.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,982.91 : 34,477.61 = 8,188.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,982.91/34,477.61 = 8,188.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,982.91x = 34,477.61 × 8,188.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,982.91x = 282,325,557.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,325,557.35/22,982.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,284.15

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