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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,273.20, 33,412.08 and 8,236.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,273.20, 33,412.08 and 8,236.98 is: 12,356.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,273.20 : 33,412.08 = 8,236.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,273.20/33,412.08 = 8,236.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,273.20x = 33,412.08 × 8,236.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,273.20x = 275,214,634.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,214,634.72/22,273.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,356.31

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