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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,864.98, 34,293.93 and 8,822.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,864.98, 34,293.93 and 8,822.96 is: 13,233.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,864.98 : 34,293.93 = 8,822.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,864.98/34,293.93 = 8,822.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,864.98x = 34,293.93 × 8,822.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,864.98x = 302,573,972.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,573,972.63/22,864.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,233.07

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