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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,639.56, 33,961.16 and 8,606.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,639.56, 33,961.16 and 8,606.31 is: 12,910.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,639.56 : 33,961.16 = 8,606.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,639.56/33,961.16 = 8,606.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,639.56x = 33,961.16 × 8,606.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,639.56x = 292,280,270.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,280,270.92/22,639.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,910.16

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