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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,663.29, 33,995.34 and 7,872.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,663.29, 33,995.34 and 7,872.69 is: 11,809.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,663.29 : 33,995.34 = 7,872.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,663.29/33,995.34 = 7,872.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,663.29x = 33,995.34 × 7,872.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,663.29x = 267,634,773.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,634,773.26/22,663.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,809.18

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