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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,444, 33,670.86 and 8,593

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,444, 33,670.86 and 8,593 is: 12,891.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,444 : 33,670.86 = 8,593 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,444/33,670.86 = 8,593/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,444x = 33,670.86 × 8,593
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,444x = 289,333,699.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,333,699.98/22,444
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,891.36

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