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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,844.20, 34,259.73 and 8,803.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,844.20, 34,259.73 and 8,803.12 is: 13,202.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,844.20 : 34,259.73 = 8,803.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,844.20/34,259.73 = 8,803.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,844.20x = 34,259.73 × 8,803.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,844.20x = 301,592,514.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,592,514.36/22,844.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,202.15

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