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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,312.84, 33,462.24 and 8,079.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,312.84, 33,462.24 and 8,079.52 is: 12,116.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,312.84 : 33,462.24 = 8,079.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,312.84/33,462.24 = 8,079.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,312.84x = 33,462.24 × 8,079.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,312.84x = 270,358,837.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,358,837.32/22,312.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,116.74

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