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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,436.52, 33,655.74 and 8,395.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,436.52, 33,655.74 and 8,395.24 is: 12,593.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,436.52 : 33,655.74 = 8,395.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,436.52/33,655.74 = 8,395.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,436.52x = 33,655.74 × 8,395.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,436.52x = 282,548,014.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,548,014.68/22,436.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,593.22

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