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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,544.41, 33,818.52 and 8,316.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,544.41, 33,818.52 and 8,316.76 is: 12,475.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,544.41 : 33,818.52 = 8,316.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,544.41/33,818.52 = 8,316.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,544.41x = 33,818.52 × 8,316.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,544.41x = 281,260,514.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,260,514.40/22,544.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,475.84

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