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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,709.83, 34,063.34 and 8,475.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,709.83, 34,063.34 and 8,475.53 is: 12,712.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,709.83 : 34,063.34 = 8,475.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,709.83/34,063.34 = 8,475.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,709.83x = 34,063.34 × 8,475.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,709.83x = 288,704,934.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,704,934.63/22,709.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,712.78

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