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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,336.08, 33,503.04 and 8,484

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,336.08, 33,503.04 and 8,484 is: 12,725.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,336.08 : 33,503.04 = 8,484 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,336.08/33,503.04 = 8,484/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,336.08x = 33,503.04 × 8,484
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,336.08x = 284,239,791.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,239,791.36/22,336.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,725.59

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