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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,275.87, 33,413.42 and 8,954.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,275.87, 33,413.42 and 8,954.73 is: 13,431.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,275.87 : 33,413.42 = 8,954.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,275.87/33,413.42 = 8,954.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,275.87x = 33,413.42 × 8,954.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,275.87x = 299,208,109.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,208,109.70/22,275.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,431.94

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