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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,313.70, 33,466.91 and 8,270.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,313.70, 33,466.91 and 8,270.43 is: 12,404.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,313.70 : 33,466.91 = 8,270.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,313.70/33,466.91 = 8,270.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,313.70x = 33,466.91 × 8,270.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,313.70x = 276,785,698.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,785,698.63/22,313.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,404.29

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