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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,475.58, 33,717.72 and 8,623.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,475.58, 33,717.72 and 8,623.50 is: 12,936.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,475.58 : 33,717.72 = 8,623.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,475.58/33,717.72 = 8,623.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,475.58x = 33,717.72 × 8,623.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,475.58x = 290,764,758.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,764,758.42/22,475.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,936.92

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