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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,362.57, 33,559.97 and 8,324.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,362.57, 33,559.97 and 8,324.55 is: 12,492.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,362.57 : 33,559.97 = 8,324.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,362.57/33,559.97 = 8,324.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,362.57x = 33,559.97 × 8,324.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,362.57x = 279,371,606.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,371,606.64/22,362.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,492.82

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