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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,057.24, 33,092.46 and 8,017

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,057.24, 33,092.46 and 8,017 is: 12,027.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,057.24 : 33,092.46 = 8,017 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,057.24/33,092.46 = 8,017/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,057.24x = 33,092.46 × 8,017
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,057.24x = 265,302,251.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,302,251.82/22,057.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,027.90

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