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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,146.16, 33,214.61 and 8,112.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,146.16, 33,214.61 and 8,112.91 is: 12,167.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,146.16 : 33,214.61 = 8,112.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,146.16/33,214.61 = 8,112.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,146.16x = 33,214.61 × 8,112.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,146.16x = 269,467,095.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,467,095.50/22,146.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,167.67

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