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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,141.16, 33,211.89 and 8,095.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,141.16, 33,211.89 and 8,095.41 is: 12,143.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,141.16 : 33,211.89 = 8,095.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,141.16/33,211.89 = 8,095.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,141.16x = 33,211.89 × 8,095.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,141.16x = 268,863,866.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,863,866.42/22,141.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,143.17

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