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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,114.08, 33,170.04 and 8,262

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,114.08, 33,170.04 and 8,262 is: 12,392.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,114.08 : 33,170.04 = 8,262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,114.08/33,170.04 = 8,262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,114.08x = 33,170.04 × 8,262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,114.08x = 274,050,870.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,050,870.48/22,114.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,392.60

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