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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,445, 33,672.36 and 8,594

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,445, 33,672.36 and 8,594 is: 12,892.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,445 : 33,672.36 = 8,594 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,445/33,672.36 = 8,594/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,445x = 33,672.36 × 8,594
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,445x = 289,380,261.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,380,261.84/22,445
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,892.86

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