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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,390.74, 33,588.29 and 8,347.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,390.74, 33,588.29 and 8,347.46 is: 12,522.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,390.74 : 33,588.29 = 8,347.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,390.74/33,588.29 = 8,347.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,390.74x = 33,588.29 × 8,347.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,390.74x = 280,376,949.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,376,949.48/22,390.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,522.00

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