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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,098.08, 33,146.04 and 8,246

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,098.08, 33,146.04 and 8,246 is: 12,368.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,098.08 : 33,146.04 = 8,246 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,098.08/33,146.04 = 8,246/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,098.08x = 33,146.04 × 8,246
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,098.08x = 273,322,245.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,322,245.84/22,098.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,368.60

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