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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,192.08, 33,278.40 and 8,331.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,192.08, 33,278.40 and 8,331.36 is: 12,493.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,192.08 : 33,278.40 = 8,331.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,192.08/33,278.40 = 8,331.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,192.08x = 33,278.40 × 8,331.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,192.08x = 277,254,330.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,254,330.62/22,192.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,493.39

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