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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,041.72, 33,062.58 and 8,183.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,041.72, 33,062.58 and 8,183.16 is: 12,274.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,041.72 : 33,062.58 = 8,183.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,041.72/33,062.58 = 8,183.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,041.72x = 33,062.58 × 8,183.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,041.72x = 270,556,382.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,556,382.15/22,041.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,274.74

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