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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,188.98, 33,264.02 and 8,347.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,188.98, 33,264.02 and 8,347.70 is: 12,514.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,188.98 : 33,264.02 = 8,347.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,188.98/33,264.02 = 8,347.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,188.98x = 33,264.02 × 8,347.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,188.98x = 277,678,059.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,678,059.75/22,188.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,514.23

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