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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,466.98, 33,710.28 and 8,625.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,466.98, 33,710.28 and 8,625.70 is: 12,942.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,466.98 : 33,710.28 = 8,625.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,466.98/33,710.28 = 8,625.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,466.98x = 33,710.28 × 8,625.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,466.98x = 290,774,762.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,774,762.20/22,466.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,942.32

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