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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,990.72, 34,488.77 and 8,201.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,990.72, 34,488.77 and 8,201.74 is: 12,303.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,990.72 : 34,488.77 = 8,201.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,990.72/34,488.77 = 8,201.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,990.72x = 34,488.77 × 8,201.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,990.72x = 282,867,924.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,867,924.46/22,990.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,303.57

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