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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,638.06, 33,958.91 and 8,604.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,638.06, 33,958.91 and 8,604.81 is: 12,907.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,638.06 : 33,958.91 = 8,604.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,638.06/33,958.91 = 8,604.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,638.06x = 33,958.91 × 8,604.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,638.06x = 292,209,968.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,209,968.36/22,638.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,907.91

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