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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,476.52, 33,718.44 and 8,437.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,476.52, 33,718.44 and 8,437.65 is: 12,657.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,476.52 : 33,718.44 = 8,437.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,476.52/33,718.44 = 8,437.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,476.52x = 33,718.44 × 8,437.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,476.52x = 284,504,490.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,504,490.13/22,476.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,657.85

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