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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,048, 33,072.18 and 8,197

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,048, 33,072.18 and 8,197 is: 12,295.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,048 : 33,072.18 = 8,197 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,048/33,072.18 = 8,197/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,048x = 33,072.18 × 8,197
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,048x = 271,092,659.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,092,659.46/22,048
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,295.57

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