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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,280.23, 33,424.56 and 8,954.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,280.23, 33,424.56 and 8,954.26 is: 13,433.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,280.23 : 33,424.56 = 8,954.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,280.23/33,424.56 = 8,954.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,280.23x = 33,424.56 × 8,954.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,280.23x = 299,292,200.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,292,200.63/22,280.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,433.08

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