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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,262.39, 33,410.51 and 8,235.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,262.39, 33,410.51 and 8,235.68 is: 12,359.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,262.39 : 33,410.51 = 8,235.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,262.39/33,410.51 = 8,235.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,262.39x = 33,410.51 × 8,235.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,262.39x = 275,158,269.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,158,269.00/22,262.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,359.78

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