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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,317.37, 33,445.91 and 8,264.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,317.37, 33,445.91 and 8,264.23 is: 12,385.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,317.37 : 33,445.91 = 8,264.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,317.37/33,445.91 = 8,264.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,317.37x = 33,445.91 × 8,264.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,317.37x = 276,404,629.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,404,629.85/22,317.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,385.18

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