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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,390.89, 33,588.52 and 8,347.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,390.89, 33,588.52 and 8,347.64 is: 12,522.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,390.89 : 33,588.52 = 8,347.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,390.89/33,588.52 = 8,347.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,390.89x = 33,588.52 × 8,347.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,390.89x = 280,384,873.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,384,873.09/22,390.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,522.27

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