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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,035.97, 33,053.96 and 8,177.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,035.97, 33,053.96 and 8,177.41 is: 12,266.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,035.97 : 33,053.96 = 8,177.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,035.97/33,053.96 = 8,177.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,035.97x = 33,053.96 × 8,177.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,035.97x = 270,295,783.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,295,783.04/22,035.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,266.12

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