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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,650.54, 33,975.84 and 8,799.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,650.54, 33,975.84 and 8,799.54 is: 13,199.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,650.54 : 33,975.84 = 8,799.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,650.54/33,975.84 = 8,799.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,650.54x = 33,975.84 × 8,799.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,650.54x = 298,971,763.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,971,763.11/22,650.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,199.32

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