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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,254.45, 33,394.83 and 8,224.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,254.45, 33,394.83 and 8,224.38 is: 12,341.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,254.45 : 33,394.83 = 8,224.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,254.45/33,394.83 = 8,224.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,254.45x = 33,394.83 × 8,224.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,254.45x = 274,651,771.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,651,771.96/22,254.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,341.43

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