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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,273.29, 33,413.67 and 8,233.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,273.29, 33,413.67 and 8,233.35 is: 12,351.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,273.29 : 33,413.67 = 8,233.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,273.29/33,413.67 = 8,233.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,273.29x = 33,413.67 × 8,233.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,273.29x = 275,106,439.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,106,439.89/22,273.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,351.41

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