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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,333.79, 33,516.84 and 8,295.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,333.79, 33,516.84 and 8,295.77 is: 12,449.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,333.79 : 33,516.84 = 8,295.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,333.79/33,516.84 = 8,295.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,333.79x = 33,516.84 × 8,295.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,333.79x = 278,047,995.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,047,995.77/22,333.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,449.66

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