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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,321.06, 33,483.56 and 8,281.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,321.06, 33,483.56 and 8,281.24 is: 12,422.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,321.06 : 33,483.56 = 8,281.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,321.06/33,483.56 = 8,281.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,321.06x = 33,483.56 × 8,281.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,321.06x = 277,285,396.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,285,396.41/22,321.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,422.59

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