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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,014.80, 33,022.20 and 8,169.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,014.80, 33,022.20 and 8,169.20 is: 12,253.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,014.80 : 33,022.20 = 8,169.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,014.80/33,022.20 = 8,169.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,014.80x = 33,022.20 × 8,169.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,014.80x = 269,764,956.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,764,956.24/22,014.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,253.80

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