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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,274.20, 33,413.58 and 8,237.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,274.20, 33,413.58 and 8,237.98 is: 12,357.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,274.20 : 33,413.58 = 8,237.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,274.20/33,413.58 = 8,237.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,274.20x = 33,413.58 × 8,237.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,274.20x = 275,260,403.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,260,403.77/22,274.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,357.81

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