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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,401.06, 33,607.43 and 8,361.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,401.06, 33,607.43 and 8,361.21 is: 12,543.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,401.06 : 33,607.43 = 8,361.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,401.06/33,607.43 = 8,361.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,401.06x = 33,607.43 × 8,361.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,401.06x = 280,998,779.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,998,779.79/22,401.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,543.99

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