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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,475.94, 33,717.56 and 8,437.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,475.94, 33,717.56 and 8,437.07 is: 12,656.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,475.94 : 33,717.56 = 8,437.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,475.94/33,717.56 = 8,437.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,475.94x = 33,717.56 × 8,437.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,475.94x = 284,477,203.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,477,203.18/22,475.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,656.97

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