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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,376.91, 33,568.56 and 8,335.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,376.91, 33,568.56 and 8,335.74 is: 12,504.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,376.91 : 33,568.56 = 8,335.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,376.91/33,568.56 = 8,335.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,376.91x = 33,568.56 × 8,335.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,376.91x = 279,818,788.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,818,788.33/22,376.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,504.80

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