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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,286.08, 33,425.40 and 8,252.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,286.08, 33,425.40 and 8,252.74 is: 12,377.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,286.08 : 33,425.40 = 8,252.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,286.08/33,425.40 = 8,252.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,286.08x = 33,425.40 × 8,252.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,286.08x = 275,851,135.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,851,135.60/22,286.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,377.73

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