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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,260.51, 33,407.69 and 8,233.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,260.51, 33,407.69 and 8,233.81 is: 12,356.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,260.51 : 33,407.69 = 8,233.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,260.51/33,407.69 = 8,233.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,260.51x = 33,407.69 × 8,233.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,260.51x = 275,072,404.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,072,404.96/22,260.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,356.97

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