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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,317.25, 33,475.89 and 8,466.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,317.25, 33,475.89 and 8,466.25 is: 12,699.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,317.25 : 33,475.89 = 8,466.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,317.25/33,475.89 = 8,466.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,317.25x = 33,475.89 × 8,466.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,317.25x = 283,415,253.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,415,253.71/22,317.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,699.38

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