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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,272.68, 33,412.71 and 8,232.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,272.68, 33,412.71 and 8,232.73 is: 12,350.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,272.68 : 33,412.71 = 8,232.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,272.68/33,412.71 = 8,232.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,272.68x = 33,412.71 × 8,232.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,272.68x = 275,077,820.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,077,820.00/22,272.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,350.46

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