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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,336.08, 33,502.68 and 8,484.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,336.08, 33,502.68 and 8,484.72 is: 12,726.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,336.08 : 33,502.68 = 8,484.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,336.08/33,502.68 = 8,484.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,336.08x = 33,502.68 × 8,484.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,336.08x = 284,260,859.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,260,859.05/22,336.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,726.53

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