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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,131.82, 33,197.73 and 8,093.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,131.82, 33,197.73 and 8,093.71 is: 12,140.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,131.82 : 33,197.73 = 8,093.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,131.82/33,197.73 = 8,093.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,131.82x = 33,197.73 × 8,093.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,131.82x = 268,692,799.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,692,799.28/22,131.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,140.57

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