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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,309.97, 33,445.11 and 8,468.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,309.97, 33,445.11 and 8,468.69 is: 12,695.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,309.97 : 33,445.11 = 8,468.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,309.97/33,445.11 = 8,468.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,309.97x = 33,445.11 × 8,468.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,309.97x = 283,236,268.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,236,268.61/22,309.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,695.50

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