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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,346.82, 33,533.58 and 8,304.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,346.82, 33,533.58 and 8,304.48 is: 12,461.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,346.82 : 33,533.58 = 8,304.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,346.82/33,533.58 = 8,304.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,346.82x = 33,533.58 × 8,304.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,346.82x = 278,478,944.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,478,944.44/22,346.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,461.68

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