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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,004.32, 33,007.56 and 8,150.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,004.32, 33,007.56 and 8,150.08 is: 12,225.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,004.32 : 33,007.56 = 8,150.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,004.32/33,007.56 = 8,150.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,004.32x = 33,007.56 × 8,150.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,004.32x = 269,014,254.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,014,254.60/22,004.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,225.52

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