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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,348.20, 33,522.36 and 8,311.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,348.20, 33,522.36 and 8,311.31 is: 12,466.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,348.20 : 33,522.36 = 8,311.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,348.20/33,522.36 = 8,311.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,348.20x = 33,522.36 × 8,311.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,348.20x = 278,614,652.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,614,652.82/22,348.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,466.98

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