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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,281.48, 33,424.44 and 8,245.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,281.48, 33,424.44 and 8,245.26 is: 12,368.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,281.48 : 33,424.44 = 8,245.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,281.48/33,424.44 = 8,245.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,281.48x = 33,424.44 × 8,245.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,281.48x = 275,593,198.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,593,198.15/22,281.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,368.71

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