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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,696.08, 34,048.44 and 8,844

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,696.08, 34,048.44 and 8,844 is: 13,267.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,696.08 : 34,048.44 = 8,844 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,696.08/34,048.44 = 8,844/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,696.08x = 34,048.44 × 8,844
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,696.08x = 301,124,403.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,124,403.36/22,696.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,267.68

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