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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,146.46, 33,219.56 and 8,107.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,146.46, 33,219.56 and 8,107.46 is: 12,161.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,146.46 : 33,219.56 = 8,107.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,146.46/33,219.56 = 8,107.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,146.46x = 33,219.56 × 8,107.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,146.46x = 269,326,253.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,326,253.92/22,146.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,161.14

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