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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,332.29, 33,505.74 and 8,293.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,332.29, 33,505.74 and 8,293.55 is: 12,443.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,332.29 : 33,505.74 = 8,293.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,332.29/33,505.74 = 8,293.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,332.29x = 33,505.74 × 8,293.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,332.29x = 277,881,362.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,881,362.45/22,332.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,443.03

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