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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,184.97, 33,258.02 and 8,343.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,184.97, 33,258.02 and 8,343.69 is: 12,508.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,184.97 : 33,258.02 = 8,343.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,184.97/33,258.02 = 8,343.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,184.97x = 33,258.02 × 8,343.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,184.97x = 277,494,567.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,494,567.18/22,184.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,508.22

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