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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,294.84, 33,415.08 and 8,243.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,294.84, 33,415.08 and 8,243.32 is: 12,354.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,294.84 : 33,415.08 = 8,243.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,294.84/33,415.08 = 8,243.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,294.84x = 33,415.08 × 8,243.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,294.84x = 275,451,197.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,451,197.27/22,294.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,354.93

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