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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,262.40, 33,393.60 and 8,409.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,262.40, 33,393.60 and 8,409.60 is: 12,614.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,262.40 : 33,393.60 = 8,409.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,262.40/33,393.60 = 8,409.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,262.40x = 33,393.60 × 8,409.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,262.40x = 280,826,818.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,826,818.56/22,262.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,614.40

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