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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,698.08, 34,051.44 and 8,846

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,698.08, 34,051.44 and 8,846 is: 13,270.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,698.08 : 34,051.44 = 8,846 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,698.08/34,051.44 = 8,846/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,698.08x = 34,051.44 × 8,846
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,698.08x = 301,219,038.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,219,038.24/22,698.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,270.68

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