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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,129.08, 33,192.54 and 8,277

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,129.08, 33,192.54 and 8,277 is: 12,415.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,129.08 : 33,192.54 = 8,277 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,129.08/33,192.54 = 8,277/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,129.08x = 33,192.54 × 8,277
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,129.08x = 274,734,653.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,734,653.58/22,129.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,415.10

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