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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,389.22, 33,597.03 and 8,359.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,389.22, 33,597.03 and 8,359.30 is: 12,543.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,389.22 : 33,597.03 = 8,359.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,389.22/33,597.03 = 8,359.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,389.22x = 33,597.03 × 8,359.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,389.22x = 280,847,652.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,847,652.88/22,389.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,543.88

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