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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,668.34, 33,997.34 and 8,623.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,668.34, 33,997.34 and 8,623.34 is: 12,933.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,668.34 : 33,997.34 = 8,623.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,668.34/33,997.34 = 8,623.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,668.34x = 33,997.34 × 8,623.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,668.34x = 293,170,728.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,170,728.47/22,668.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,933.05

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