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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,145.72, 33,219.06 and 8,287.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,145.72, 33,219.06 and 8,287.16 is: 12,430.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,145.72 : 33,219.06 = 8,287.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,145.72/33,219.06 = 8,287.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,145.72x = 33,219.06 × 8,287.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,145.72x = 275,291,665.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,291,665.27/22,145.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,430.92

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