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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,034.97, 33,052.46 and 8,176.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,034.97, 33,052.46 and 8,176.41 is: 12,264.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,034.97 : 33,052.46 = 8,176.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,034.97/33,052.46 = 8,176.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,034.97x = 33,052.46 × 8,176.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,034.97x = 270,250,423.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,250,423.59/22,034.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,264.62

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