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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,473, 33,714.90 and 8,622

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,473, 33,714.90 and 8,622 is: 12,935.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,473 : 33,714.90 = 8,622 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,473/33,714.90 = 8,622/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,473x = 33,714.90 × 8,622
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,473x = 290,689,867.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,689,867.80/22,473
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,935.07

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