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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,853.54, 34,281.83 and 8,813.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,853.54, 34,281.83 and 8,813.71 is: 13,221.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,853.54 : 34,281.83 = 8,813.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,853.54/34,281.83 = 8,813.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,853.54x = 34,281.83 × 8,813.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,853.54x = 302,150,172.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,150,172.78/22,853.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,221.15

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