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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,458.24, 33,688.08 and 8,604

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,458.24, 33,688.08 and 8,604 is: 12,906.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,458.24 : 33,688.08 = 8,604 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,458.24/33,688.08 = 8,604/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,458.24x = 33,688.08 × 8,604
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,458.24x = 289,852,240.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,852,240.32/22,458.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,906.28

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