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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,332.79, 33,515.34 and 8,294.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,332.79, 33,515.34 and 8,294.77 is: 12,448.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,332.79 : 33,515.34 = 8,294.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,332.79/33,515.34 = 8,294.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,332.79x = 33,515.34 × 8,294.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,332.79x = 278,002,036.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,002,036.77/22,332.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,448.16

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