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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,326.08, 33,483.48 and 8,278.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,326.08, 33,483.48 and 8,278.39 is: 12,415.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,326.08 : 33,483.48 = 8,278.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,326.08/33,483.48 = 8,278.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,326.08x = 33,483.48 × 8,278.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,326.08x = 277,189,222.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,189,222.29/22,326.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,415.49

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