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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,397.03, 33,592.94 and 8,357.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,397.03, 33,592.94 and 8,357.54 is: 12,535.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,397.03 : 33,592.94 = 8,357.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,397.03/33,592.94 = 8,357.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,397.03x = 33,592.94 × 8,357.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,397.03x = 280,754,130.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,754,130.02/22,397.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,535.33

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