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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,611.56, 33,898.20 and 8,563.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,611.56, 33,898.20 and 8,563.84 is: 12,838.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,611.56 : 33,898.20 = 8,563.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,611.56/33,898.20 = 8,563.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,611.56x = 33,898.20 × 8,563.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,611.56x = 290,298,761.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,298,761.09/22,611.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,838.51

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