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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,096.26, 33,157.62 and 8,254.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,096.26, 33,157.62 and 8,254.98 is: 12,387.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,096.26 : 33,157.62 = 8,254.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,096.26/33,157.62 = 8,254.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,096.26x = 33,157.62 × 8,254.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,096.26x = 273,715,489.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,715,489.95/22,096.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,387.41

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