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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,188.53, 33,263.36 and 8,347.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,188.53, 33,263.36 and 8,347.25 is: 12,513.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,188.53 : 33,263.36 = 8,347.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,188.53/33,263.36 = 8,347.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,188.53x = 33,263.36 × 8,347.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,188.53x = 277,657,654.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,657,654.48/22,188.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,513.57

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