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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,673.54, 33,990.86 and 7,873.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,673.54, 33,990.86 and 7,873.22 is: 11,803.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,673.54 : 33,990.86 = 7,873.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,673.54/33,990.86 = 7,873.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,673.54x = 33,990.86 × 7,873.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,673.54x = 267,617,518.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,617,518.77/22,673.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,803.08

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