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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,383.77, 33,564.71 and 8,343.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,383.77, 33,564.71 and 8,343.23 is: 12,510.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,383.77 : 33,564.71 = 8,343.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,383.77/33,564.71 = 8,343.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,383.77x = 33,564.71 × 8,343.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,383.77x = 280,037,948.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,037,948.45/22,383.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,510.76

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