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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,199.25, 33,303.74 and 8,348.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,199.25, 33,303.74 and 8,348.25 is: 12,524.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,199.25 : 33,303.74 = 8,348.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,199.25/33,303.74 = 8,348.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,199.25x = 33,303.74 × 8,348.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,199.25x = 278,027,947.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,027,947.46/22,199.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,524.20

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