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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,661.29, 33,992.34 and 7,870.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,661.29, 33,992.34 and 7,870.69 is: 11,806.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,661.29 : 33,992.34 = 7,870.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,661.29/33,992.34 = 7,870.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,661.29x = 33,992.34 × 7,870.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,661.29x = 267,543,170.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,543,170.51/22,661.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,806.18

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