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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,403.96, 33,582.47 and 8,358.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,403.96, 33,582.47 and 8,358.33 is: 12,528.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,403.96 : 33,582.47 = 8,358.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,403.96/33,582.47 = 8,358.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,403.96x = 33,582.47 × 8,358.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,403.96x = 280,693,324.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,693,324.68/22,403.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,528.74

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