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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,383.54, 33,580.51 and 8,343.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,383.54, 33,580.51 and 8,343.61 is: 12,517.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,383.54 : 33,580.51 = 8,343.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,383.54/33,580.51 = 8,343.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,383.54x = 33,580.51 × 8,343.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,383.54x = 280,182,574.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,182,574.23/22,383.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,517.35

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