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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,664.77, 33,997.15 and 8,621.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,664.77, 33,997.15 and 8,621.55 is: 12,932.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,664.77 : 33,997.15 = 8,621.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,664.77/33,997.15 = 8,621.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,664.77x = 33,997.15 × 8,621.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,664.77x = 293,108,128.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,108,128.58/22,664.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,932.32

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