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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,096.08, 33,143.04 and 8,244

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,096.08, 33,143.04 and 8,244 is: 12,365.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,096.08 : 33,143.04 = 8,244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,096.08/33,143.04 = 8,244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,096.08x = 33,143.04 × 8,244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,096.08x = 273,231,221.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,231,221.76/22,096.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,365.60

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