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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,459.07, 33,694.37 and 8,419.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,459.07, 33,694.37 and 8,419.29 is: 12,631.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,459.07 : 33,694.37 = 8,419.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,459.07/33,694.37 = 8,419.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,459.07x = 33,694.37 × 8,419.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,459.07x = 283,682,672.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,682,672.40/22,459.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,631.10

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