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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,344.08, 33,520.44 and 8,492

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,344.08, 33,520.44 and 8,492 is: 12,739.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,344.08 : 33,520.44 = 8,492 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,344.08/33,520.44 = 8,492/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,344.08x = 33,520.44 × 8,492
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,344.08x = 284,655,576.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,655,576.48/22,344.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,739.64

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