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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,994.26, 34,492.20 and 8,955.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,994.26, 34,492.20 and 8,955.34 is: 13,433.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,994.26 : 34,492.20 = 8,955.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,994.26/34,492.20 = 8,955.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,994.26x = 34,492.20 × 8,955.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,994.26x = 308,889,378.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,889,378.35/22,994.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,433.33

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