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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,118.58, 33,176.70 and 8,266.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,118.58, 33,176.70 and 8,266.50 is: 12,399.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,118.58 : 33,176.70 = 8,266.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,118.58/33,176.70 = 8,266.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,118.58x = 33,176.70 × 8,266.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,118.58x = 274,255,190.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,255,190.55/22,118.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,399.31

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