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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,145.51, 33,223.20 and 8,105.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,145.51, 33,223.20 and 8,105.23 is: 12,159.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,145.51 : 33,223.20 = 8,105.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,145.51/33,223.20 = 8,105.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,145.51x = 33,223.20 × 8,105.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,145.51x = 269,281,677.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,281,677.34/22,145.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,159.65

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