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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,324.39, 33,485.49 and 8,287.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,324.39, 33,485.49 and 8,287.15 is: 12,430.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,324.39 : 33,485.49 = 8,287.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,324.39/33,485.49 = 8,287.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,324.39x = 33,485.49 × 8,287.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,324.39x = 277,499,257.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,499,257.53/22,324.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,430.32

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