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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,279.62, 33,419.04 and 8,958.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,279.62, 33,419.04 and 8,958.48 is: 13,437.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,279.62 : 33,419.04 = 8,958.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,279.62/33,419.04 = 8,958.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,279.62x = 33,419.04 × 8,958.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,279.62x = 299,383,801.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,383,801.46/22,279.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,437.56

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