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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,707.68, 34,074.48 and 8,853.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,707.68, 34,074.48 and 8,853.44 is: 13,285.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,707.68 : 34,074.48 = 8,853.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,707.68/34,074.48 = 8,853.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,707.68x = 34,074.48 × 8,853.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,707.68x = 301,676,364.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,676,364.21/22,707.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,285.21

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