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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,385.24, 33,555.96 and 8,334.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,385.24, 33,555.96 and 8,334.96 is: 12,494.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,385.24 : 33,555.96 = 8,334.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,385.24/33,555.96 = 8,334.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,385.24x = 33,555.96 × 8,334.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,385.24x = 279,687,584.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,687,584.36/22,385.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,494.29

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