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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,465.12, 33,702.48 and 8,614

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,465.12, 33,702.48 and 8,614 is: 12,922.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,465.12 : 33,702.48 = 8,614 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,465.12/33,702.48 = 8,614/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,465.12x = 33,702.48 × 8,614
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,465.12x = 290,313,162.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,313,162.72/22,465.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,922.84

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