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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,287.65, 33,429.78 and 8,241.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,287.65, 33,429.78 and 8,241.10 is: 12,361.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,287.65 : 33,429.78 = 8,241.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,287.65/33,429.78 = 8,241.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,287.65x = 33,429.78 × 8,241.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,287.65x = 275,498,076.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,498,076.38/22,287.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,361.02

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