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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,248.18, 33,361.47 and 8,398.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,248.18, 33,361.47 and 8,398.26 is: 12,593.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,248.18 : 33,361.47 = 8,398.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,248.18/33,361.47 = 8,398.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,248.18x = 33,361.47 × 8,398.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,248.18x = 280,178,299.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,178,299.04/22,248.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,593.31

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