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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,014.72, 33,002.64 and 8,154.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,014.72, 33,002.64 and 8,154.72 is: 12,224.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,014.72 : 33,002.64 = 8,154.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,014.72/33,002.64 = 8,154.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,014.72x = 33,002.64 × 8,154.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,014.72x = 269,127,288.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,127,288.46/22,014.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,224.88

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