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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,512.24, 33,768.36 and 8,658

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,512.24, 33,768.36 and 8,658 is: 12,987.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,512.24 : 33,768.36 = 8,658 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,512.24/33,768.36 = 8,658/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,512.24x = 33,768.36 × 8,658
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,512.24x = 292,366,460.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,366,460.88/22,512.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,987.00

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