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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,327.65, 33,493.64 and 8,099.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,327.65, 33,493.64 and 8,099.73 is: 12,150.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,327.65 : 33,493.64 = 8,099.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,327.65/33,493.64 = 8,099.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,327.65x = 33,493.64 × 8,099.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,327.65x = 271,289,400.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,289,400.22/22,327.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,150.38

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