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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,510.62, 33,760.80 and 8,472.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,510.62, 33,760.80 and 8,472.13 is: 12,706.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,510.62 : 33,760.80 = 8,472.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,510.62/33,760.80 = 8,472.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,510.62x = 33,760.80 × 8,472.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,510.62x = 286,025,802.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,025,802.10/22,510.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,706.26

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