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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,261.01, 33,408.44 and 8,234.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,261.01, 33,408.44 and 8,234.31 is: 12,357.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,261.01 : 33,408.44 = 8,234.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,261.01/33,408.44 = 8,234.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,261.01x = 33,408.44 × 8,234.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,261.01x = 275,095,410.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,095,410.40/22,261.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,357.73

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