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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,397.28, 33,593.31 and 8,357.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,397.28, 33,593.31 and 8,357.79 is: 12,535.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,397.28 : 33,593.31 = 8,357.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,397.28/33,593.31 = 8,357.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,397.28x = 33,593.31 × 8,357.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,397.28x = 280,765,830.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,765,830.38/22,397.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,535.71

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