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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,467.08, 33,704.94 and 8,615

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,467.08, 33,704.94 and 8,615 is: 12,924.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,467.08 : 33,704.94 = 8,615 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,467.08/33,704.94 = 8,615/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,467.08x = 33,704.94 × 8,615
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,467.08x = 290,368,058.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,368,058.10/22,467.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,924.16

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