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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,281.20, 33,426.01 and 8,955.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,281.20, 33,426.01 and 8,955.23 is: 13,434.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,281.20 : 33,426.01 = 8,955.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,281.20/33,426.01 = 8,955.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,281.20x = 33,426.01 × 8,955.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,281.20x = 299,337,607.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,337,607.53/22,281.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,434.54

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