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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,457.73, 33,689.66 and 7,662.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,457.73, 33,689.66 and 7,662.67 is: 11,495.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,457.73 : 33,689.66 = 7,662.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,457.73/33,689.66 = 7,662.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,457.73x = 33,689.66 × 7,662.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,457.73x = 258,152,746.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,152,746.99/22,457.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,495.05

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