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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,292.44, 33,415.09 and 8,243.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,292.44, 33,415.09 and 8,243.45 is: 12,356.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,292.44 : 33,415.09 = 8,243.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,292.44/33,415.09 = 8,243.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,292.44x = 33,415.09 × 8,243.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,292.44x = 275,455,561.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,455,561.28/22,292.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,356.46

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