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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,983.67, 34,466.99 and 8,188.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,983.67, 34,466.99 and 8,188.66 is: 12,279.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,983.67 : 34,466.99 = 8,188.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,983.67/34,466.99 = 8,188.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,983.67x = 34,466.99 × 8,188.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,983.67x = 282,238,462.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,238,462.33/22,983.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,279.96

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