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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,409.28, 33,609.96 and 8,366.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,409.28, 33,609.96 and 8,366.16 is: 12,547.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,409.28 : 33,609.96 = 8,366.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,409.28/33,609.96 = 8,366.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,409.28x = 33,609.96 × 8,366.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,409.28x = 281,186,302.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,186,302.95/22,409.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,547.76

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