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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,252.08, 33,375.18 and 8,399.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,252.08, 33,375.18 and 8,399.28 is: 12,597.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,252.08 : 33,375.18 = 8,399.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,252.08/33,375.18 = 8,399.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,252.08x = 33,375.18 × 8,399.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,252.08x = 280,327,481.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,327,481.87/22,252.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,597.81

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