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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,435.20, 33,649.98 and 8,395.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,435.20, 33,649.98 and 8,395.74 is: 12,592.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,435.20 : 33,649.98 = 8,395.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,435.20/33,649.98 = 8,395.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,435.20x = 33,649.98 × 8,395.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,435.20x = 282,516,483.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,516,483.09/22,435.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,592.55

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