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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,400.96, 33,577.97 and 8,355.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,400.96, 33,577.97 and 8,355.33 is: 12,524.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,400.96 : 33,577.97 = 8,355.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,400.96/33,577.97 = 8,355.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,400.96x = 33,577.97 × 8,355.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,400.96x = 280,554,978.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,554,978.30/22,400.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,524.24

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