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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,664.27, 33,996.40 and 8,621.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,664.27, 33,996.40 and 8,621.05 is: 12,931.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,664.27 : 33,996.40 = 8,621.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,664.27/33,996.40 = 8,621.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,664.27x = 33,996.40 × 8,621.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,664.27x = 293,084,664.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,084,664.22/22,664.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,931.57

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