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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,699.08, 34,052.94 and 8,847

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,699.08, 34,052.94 and 8,847 is: 13,272.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,699.08 : 34,052.94 = 8,847 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,699.08/34,052.94 = 8,847/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,699.08x = 34,052.94 × 8,847
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,699.08x = 301,266,360.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,266,360.18/22,699.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,272.18

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