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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,254.42, 33,397.71 and 8,747.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,254.42, 33,397.71 and 8,747.60 is: 13,127.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,254.42 : 33,397.71 = 8,747.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,254.42/33,397.71 = 8,747.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,254.42x = 33,397.71 × 8,747.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,254.42x = 292,149,891.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,149,891.49/22,254.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,127.72

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