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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,284.92, 33,425.80 and 8,238.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,284.92, 33,425.80 and 8,238.44 is: 12,357.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,284.92 : 33,425.80 = 8,238.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,284.92/33,425.80 = 8,238.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,284.92x = 33,425.80 × 8,238.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,284.92x = 275,376,510.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,376,510.72/22,284.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,357.08

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