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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,399.79, 33,589.94 and 8,354.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,399.79, 33,589.94 and 8,354.39 is: 12,527.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,399.79 : 33,589.94 = 8,354.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,399.79/33,589.94 = 8,354.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,399.79x = 33,589.94 × 8,354.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,399.79x = 280,623,249.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,623,249.11/22,399.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,527.94

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