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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,428.79, 33,644.10 and 8,387.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,428.79, 33,644.10 and 8,387.39 is: 12,581.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,428.79 : 33,644.10 = 8,387.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,428.79/33,644.10 = 8,387.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,428.79x = 33,644.10 × 8,387.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,428.79x = 282,186,187.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,186,187.90/22,428.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,581.43

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