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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,865.98, 34,295.43 and 8,823.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,865.98, 34,295.43 and 8,823.96 is: 13,234.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,865.98 : 34,295.43 = 8,823.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,865.98/34,295.43 = 8,823.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,865.98x = 34,295.43 × 8,823.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,865.98x = 302,621,502.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,621,502.50/22,865.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,234.57

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