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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,502.13, 33,754.85 and 8,651.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,502.13, 33,754.85 and 8,651.13 is: 12,977.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,502.13 : 33,754.85 = 8,651.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,502.13/33,754.85 = 8,651.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,502.13x = 33,754.85 × 8,651.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,502.13x = 292,017,595.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,017,595.48/22,502.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,977.33

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