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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,403.89, 33,582.38 and 8,358.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,403.89, 33,582.38 and 8,358.26 is: 12,528.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,403.89 : 33,582.38 = 8,358.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,403.89/33,582.38 = 8,358.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,403.89x = 33,582.38 × 8,358.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,403.89x = 280,690,263.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,690,263.46/22,403.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,528.64

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