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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,249.68, 33,363.72 and 8,399.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,249.68, 33,363.72 and 8,399.76 is: 12,595.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,249.68 : 33,363.72 = 8,399.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,249.68/33,363.72 = 8,399.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,249.68x = 33,363.72 × 8,399.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,249.68x = 280,247,240.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,247,240.71/22,249.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,595.56

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