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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,283.48, 33,427.44 and 8,247.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,283.48, 33,427.44 and 8,247.26 is: 12,371.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,283.48 : 33,427.44 = 8,247.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,283.48/33,427.44 = 8,247.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,283.48x = 33,427.44 × 8,247.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,283.48x = 275,684,788.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,684,788.81/22,283.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,371.71

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