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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,262.84, 33,396.52 and 8,226.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,262.84, 33,396.52 and 8,226.56 is: 12,340.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,262.84 : 33,396.52 = 8,226.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,262.84/33,396.52 = 8,226.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,262.84x = 33,396.52 × 8,226.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,262.84x = 274,738,475.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,738,475.57/22,262.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,340.68

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