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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,260.63, 33,407.88 and 8,233.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,260.63, 33,407.88 and 8,233.93 is: 12,357.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,260.63 : 33,407.88 = 8,233.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,260.63/33,407.88 = 8,233.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,260.63x = 33,407.88 × 8,233.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,260.63x = 275,078,156.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,078,156.25/22,260.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,357.16

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