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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,313.76, 33,470.62 and 8,462.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,313.76, 33,470.62 and 8,462.76 is: 12,694.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,313.76 : 33,470.62 = 8,462.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,313.76/33,470.62 = 8,462.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,313.76x = 33,470.62 × 8,462.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,313.76x = 283,253,824.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,253,824.11/22,313.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,694.13

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