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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,477.46, 33,719.81 and 8,438.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,477.46, 33,719.81 and 8,438.56 is: 12,659.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,477.46 : 33,719.81 = 8,438.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,477.46/33,719.81 = 8,438.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,477.46x = 33,719.81 × 8,438.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,477.46x = 284,546,513.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,546,513.38/22,477.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,659.20

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