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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,351.08, 33,530.94 and 8,499

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,351.08, 33,530.94 and 8,499 is: 12,750.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,351.08 : 33,530.94 = 8,499 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,351.08/33,530.94 = 8,499/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,351.08x = 33,530.94 × 8,499
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,351.08x = 284,979,459.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,979,459.06/22,351.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,750.14

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