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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,280.91, 33,419.72 and 8,234.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,280.91, 33,419.72 and 8,234.38 is: 12,350.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,280.91 : 33,419.72 = 8,234.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,280.91/33,419.72 = 8,234.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,280.91x = 33,419.72 × 8,234.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,280.91x = 275,190,632.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,190,632.80/22,280.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,350.96

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