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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,844.56, 34,258.20 and 8,986

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,844.56, 34,258.20 and 8,986 is: 13,475.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,844.56 : 34,258.20 = 8,986 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,844.56/34,258.20 = 8,986/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,844.56x = 34,258.20 × 8,986
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,844.56x = 307,844,185.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,844,185.20/22,844.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,475.60

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