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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,432.74, 33,627.69 and 8,388.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,432.74, 33,627.69 and 8,388.96 is: 12,575.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,432.74 : 33,627.69 = 8,388.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,432.74/33,627.69 = 8,388.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,432.74x = 33,627.69 × 8,388.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,432.74x = 282,101,346.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,101,346.30/22,432.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,575.43

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