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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,364.88, 33,550.56 and 8,323.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,364.88, 33,550.56 and 8,323.74 is: 12,486.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,364.88 : 33,550.56 = 8,323.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,364.88/33,550.56 = 8,323.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,364.88x = 33,550.56 × 8,323.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,364.88x = 279,266,138.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,266,138.29/22,364.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,486.82

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