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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,670.10, 33,996.26 and 8,622.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,670.10, 33,996.26 and 8,622.68 is: 12,930.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,670.10 : 33,996.26 = 8,622.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,670.10/33,996.26 = 8,622.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,670.10x = 33,996.26 × 8,622.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,670.10x = 293,138,722.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,138,722.75/22,670.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,930.63

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