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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,316.68, 33,453.66 and 8,272.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,316.68, 33,453.66 and 8,272.92 is: 12,401.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,316.68 : 33,453.66 = 8,272.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,316.68/33,453.66 = 8,272.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,316.68x = 33,453.66 × 8,272.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,316.68x = 276,759,452.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,759,452.89/22,316.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,401.46

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