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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,997.96, 34,490.26 and 8,954.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,997.96, 34,490.26 and 8,954.86 is: 13,429.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,997.96 : 34,490.26 = 8,954.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,997.96/34,490.26 = 8,954.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,997.96x = 34,490.26 × 8,954.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,997.96x = 308,855,449.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,855,449.66/22,997.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,429.69

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