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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,108.08, 33,161.04 and 8,256

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,108.08, 33,161.04 and 8,256 is: 12,383.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,108.08 : 33,161.04 = 8,256 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,108.08/33,161.04 = 8,256/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,108.08x = 33,161.04 × 8,256
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,108.08x = 273,777,546.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,777,546.24/22,108.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,383.60

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