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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,349.76, 33,524.64 and 8,508.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,349.76, 33,524.64 and 8,508.48 is: 12,762.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,349.76 : 33,524.64 = 8,508.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,349.76/33,524.64 = 8,508.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,349.76x = 33,524.64 × 8,508.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,349.76x = 285,243,728.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,243,728.95/22,349.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,762.72

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