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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,249.08, 33,370.68 and 8,396.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,249.08, 33,370.68 and 8,396.28 is: 12,593.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,249.08 : 33,370.68 = 8,396.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,249.08/33,370.68 = 8,396.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,249.08x = 33,370.68 × 8,396.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,249.08x = 280,189,573.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,189,573.07/22,249.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,593.31

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