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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,014.51, 33,034.73 and 8,173.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,014.51, 33,034.73 and 8,173.23 is: 12,264.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,014.51 : 33,034.73 = 8,173.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,014.51/33,034.73 = 8,173.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,014.51x = 33,034.73 × 8,173.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,014.51x = 270,000,405.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,000,405.41/22,014.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,264.66

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