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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,477.26, 33,717.50 and 8,626.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,477.26, 33,717.50 and 8,626.26 is: 12,940.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,477.26 : 33,717.50 = 8,626.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,477.26/33,717.50 = 8,626.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,477.26x = 33,717.50 × 8,626.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,477.26x = 290,855,921.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,855,921.55/22,477.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,940.01

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