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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,481.25, 33,723.51 and 8,630.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,481.25, 33,723.51 and 8,630.25 is: 12,946.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,481.25 : 33,723.51 = 8,630.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,481.25/33,723.51 = 8,630.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,481.25x = 33,723.51 × 8,630.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,481.25x = 291,042,322.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,042,322.18/22,481.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,946.00

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