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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,292.76, 33,435.51 and 8,249.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,292.76, 33,435.51 and 8,249.56 is: 12,372.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,292.76 : 33,435.51 = 8,249.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,292.76/33,435.51 = 8,249.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,292.76x = 33,435.51 × 8,249.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,292.76x = 275,828,162.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,828,162.29/22,292.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,372.99

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