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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,398.28, 33,594.81 and 8,358.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,398.28, 33,594.81 and 8,358.79 is: 12,537.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,398.28 : 33,594.81 = 8,358.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,398.28/33,594.81 = 8,358.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,398.28x = 33,594.81 × 8,358.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,398.28x = 280,811,961.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,811,961.88/22,398.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,537.21

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