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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,664.30, 33,996.84 and 7,873.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,664.30, 33,996.84 and 7,873.70 is: 11,810.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,664.30 : 33,996.84 = 7,873.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,664.30/33,996.84 = 7,873.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,664.30x = 33,996.84 × 7,873.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,664.30x = 267,680,919.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,680,919.11/22,664.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,810.69

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