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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,257.02, 33,374.76 and 8,223.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,257.02, 33,374.76 and 8,223.65 is: 12,331.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,257.02 : 33,374.76 = 8,223.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,257.02/33,374.76 = 8,223.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,257.02x = 33,374.76 × 8,223.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,257.02x = 274,462,389.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,462,389.51/22,257.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,331.50

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