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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,470.93, 33,707.76 and 8,430.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,470.93, 33,707.76 and 8,430.54 is: 12,646.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,470.93 : 33,707.76 = 8,430.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,470.93/33,707.76 = 8,430.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,470.93x = 33,707.76 × 8,430.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,470.93x = 284,174,576.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,174,576.84/22,470.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,646.32

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