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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,262.08, 33,382.56 and 8,217.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,262.08, 33,382.56 and 8,217.52 is: 12,322.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,262.08 : 33,382.56 = 8,217.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,262.08/33,382.56 = 8,217.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,262.08x = 33,382.56 × 8,217.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,262.08x = 274,321,854.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,321,854.45/22,262.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,322.38

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