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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,285.08, 33,423.90 and 8,251.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,285.08, 33,423.90 and 8,251.74 is: 12,376.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,285.08 : 33,423.90 = 8,251.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,285.08/33,423.90 = 8,251.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,285.08x = 33,423.90 × 8,251.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,285.08x = 275,805,332.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,805,332.59/22,285.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,376.23

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