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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,311.23, 33,445.51 and 8,267.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,311.23, 33,445.51 and 8,267.49 is: 12,393.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,311.23 : 33,445.51 = 8,267.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,311.23/33,445.51 = 8,267.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,311.23x = 33,445.51 × 8,267.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,311.23x = 276,510,398.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,510,398.80/22,311.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,393.33

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