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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,607.62, 33,912.96 and 8,377.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,607.62, 33,912.96 and 8,377.42 is: 12,566.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,607.62 : 33,912.96 = 8,377.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,607.62/33,912.96 = 8,377.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,607.62x = 33,912.96 × 8,377.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,607.62x = 284,103,109.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,103,109.36/22,607.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,566.70

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