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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,392.38, 33,601.95 and 8,362.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,392.38, 33,601.95 and 8,362.26 is: 12,548.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,392.38 : 33,601.95 = 8,362.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,392.38/33,601.95 = 8,362.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,392.38x = 33,601.95 × 8,362.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,392.38x = 280,988,032.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,988,032.59/22,392.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,548.38

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