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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,115.08, 33,171.54 and 8,263

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,115.08, 33,171.54 and 8,263 is: 12,394.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,115.08 : 33,171.54 = 8,263 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,115.08/33,171.54 = 8,263/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,115.08x = 33,171.54 × 8,263
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,115.08x = 274,096,435.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,096,435.02/22,115.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,394.10

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