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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,293.60, 33,444.77 and 8,253.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,293.60, 33,444.77 and 8,253.73 is: 12,382.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,293.60 : 33,444.77 = 8,253.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,293.60/33,444.77 = 8,253.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,293.60x = 33,444.77 × 8,253.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,293.60x = 276,044,143.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,044,143.84/22,293.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,382.22

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