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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,017.48, 33,032.46 and 8,682.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,017.48, 33,032.46 and 8,682.27 is: 13,025.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,017.48 : 33,032.46 = 8,682.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,017.48/33,032.46 = 8,682.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,017.48x = 33,032.46 × 8,682.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,017.48x = 286,796,736.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,796,736.48/22,017.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,025.87

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