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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,843.05, 34,259.83 and 8,798.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,843.05, 34,259.83 and 8,798.25 is: 13,195.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,843.05 : 34,259.83 = 8,798.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,843.05/34,259.83 = 8,798.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,843.05x = 34,259.83 × 8,798.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,843.05x = 301,426,549.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,426,549.30/22,843.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,195.55

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