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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,092.08, 33,137.04 and 8,240

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,092.08, 33,137.04 and 8,240 is: 12,359.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,092.08 : 33,137.04 = 8,240 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,092.08/33,137.04 = 8,240/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,092.08x = 33,137.04 × 8,240
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,092.08x = 273,049,209.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,049,209.60/22,092.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,359.60

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