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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,293.71, 33,416.98 and 8,244.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,293.71, 33,416.98 and 8,244.71 is: 12,358.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,293.71 : 33,416.98 = 8,244.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,293.71/33,416.98 = 8,244.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,293.71x = 33,416.98 × 8,244.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,293.71x = 275,513,293.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,513,293.17/22,293.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,358.34

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