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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,296.52, 33,423.62 and 8,247

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,296.52, 33,423.62 and 8,247 is: 12,362.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,296.52 : 33,423.62 = 8,247 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,296.52/33,423.62 = 8,247/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,296.52x = 33,423.62 × 8,247
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,296.52x = 275,644,594.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,644,594.14/22,296.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,362.67

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