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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,231.98, 33,347.97 and 8,377.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,231.98, 33,347.97 and 8,377.74 is: 12,566.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,231.98 : 33,347.97 = 8,377.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,231.98/33,347.97 = 8,377.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,231.98x = 33,347.97 × 8,377.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,231.98x = 279,380,622.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,380,622.19/22,231.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,566.61

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