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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,060.72, 33,071.64 and 8,200

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,060.72, 33,071.64 and 8,200 is: 12,292.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,060.72 : 33,071.64 = 8,200 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,060.72/33,071.64 = 8,200/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,060.72x = 33,071.64 × 8,200
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,060.72x = 271,187,448
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,187,448/22,060.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,292.77

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