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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,488.89, 33,727.16 and 8,447.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,488.89, 33,727.16 and 8,447.83 is: 12,669.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,488.89 : 33,727.16 = 8,447.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,488.89/33,727.16 = 8,447.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,488.89x = 33,727.16 × 8,447.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,488.89x = 284,921,250.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,921,250.86/22,488.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,669.43

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