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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,274.64, 33,408.48 and 8,241.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,274.64, 33,408.48 and 8,241.36 is: 12,360.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,274.64 : 33,408.48 = 8,241.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,274.64/33,408.48 = 8,241.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,274.64x = 33,408.48 × 8,241.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,274.64x = 275,331,310.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,331,310.73/22,274.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,360.75

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