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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,183.36, 33,276.32 and 8,332.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,183.36, 33,276.32 and 8,332.48 is: 12,499.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,183.36 : 33,276.32 = 8,332.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,183.36/33,276.32 = 8,332.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,183.36x = 33,276.32 × 8,332.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,183.36x = 277,274,270.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,274,270.87/22,183.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,499.20

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