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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,366.88, 33,553.56 and 8,325.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,366.88, 33,553.56 and 8,325.74 is: 12,489.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,366.88 : 33,553.56 = 8,325.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,366.88/33,553.56 = 8,325.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,366.88x = 33,553.56 × 8,325.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,366.88x = 279,358,216.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,358,216.63/22,366.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,489.82

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