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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,474.97, 33,716.11 and 8,436.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,474.97, 33,716.11 and 8,436.10 is: 12,655.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,474.97 : 33,716.11 = 8,436.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,474.97/33,716.11 = 8,436.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,474.97x = 33,716.11 × 8,436.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,474.97x = 284,432,475.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,432,475.57/22,474.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,655.52

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