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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,436.20, 33,651.48 and 8,396.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,436.20, 33,651.48 and 8,396.74 is: 12,594.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,436.20 : 33,651.48 = 8,396.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,436.20/33,651.48 = 8,396.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,436.20x = 33,651.48 × 8,396.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,436.20x = 282,562,728.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,562,728.18/22,436.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,594.05

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