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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,476.41, 33,709.98 and 8,435.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,476.41, 33,709.98 and 8,435.87 is: 12,652.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,476.41 : 33,709.98 = 8,435.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,476.41/33,709.98 = 8,435.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,476.41x = 33,709.98 × 8,435.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,476.41x = 284,372,798.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,372,798.25/22,476.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,652.06

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