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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,280.97, 33,421.43 and 8,953.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,280.97, 33,421.43 and 8,953.97 is: 13,430.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,280.97 : 33,421.43 = 8,953.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,280.97/33,421.43 = 8,953.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,280.97x = 33,421.43 × 8,953.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,280.97x = 299,254,269.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,254,269.70/22,280.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,430.94

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