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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,270.20, 33,407.55 and 8,233.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,270.20, 33,407.55 and 8,233.98 is: 12,351.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,270.20 : 33,407.55 = 8,233.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,270.20/33,407.55 = 8,233.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,270.20x = 33,407.55 × 8,233.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,270.20x = 275,077,098.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,077,098.55/22,270.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,351.80

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