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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,647.93, 33,968.83 and 8,611.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,647.93, 33,968.83 and 8,611.50 is: 12,916.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,647.93 : 33,968.83 = 8,611.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,647.93/33,968.83 = 8,611.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,647.93x = 33,968.83 × 8,611.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,647.93x = 292,522,579.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,522,579.55/22,647.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,916.08

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