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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,999.62, 34,512.51 and 8,957.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,999.62, 34,512.51 and 8,957.82 is: 13,441.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,999.62 : 34,512.51 = 8,957.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,999.62/34,512.51 = 8,957.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,999.62x = 34,512.51 × 8,957.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,999.62x = 309,156,852.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,156,852.33/22,999.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,441.82

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