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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,276.23, 33,414.32 and 8,949.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,276.23, 33,414.32 and 8,949.21 is: 13,423.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,276.23 : 33,414.32 = 8,949.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,276.23/33,414.32 = 8,949.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,276.23x = 33,414.32 × 8,949.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,276.23x = 299,031,721.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,031,721.94/22,276.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,423.80

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