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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,673.08, 34,013.94 and 8,821

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,673.08, 34,013.94 and 8,821 is: 13,233.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,673.08 : 34,013.94 = 8,821 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,673.08/34,013.94 = 8,821/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,673.08x = 34,013.94 × 8,821
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,673.08x = 300,036,964.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,036,964.74/22,673.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,233.18

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