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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,262.01, 33,409.94 and 8,235.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,262.01, 33,409.94 and 8,235.31 is: 12,359.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,262.01 : 33,409.94 = 8,235.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,262.01/33,409.94 = 8,235.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,262.01x = 33,409.94 × 8,235.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,262.01x = 275,141,212.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,141,212.98/22,262.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,359.23

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