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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,297.93, 33,445.19 and 8,251.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,297.93, 33,445.19 and 8,251.36 is: 12,376.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,297.93 : 33,445.19 = 8,251.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,297.93/33,445.19 = 8,251.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,297.93x = 33,445.19 × 8,251.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,297.93x = 275,968,239.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,968,239.97/22,297.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,376.41

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