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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,149.28, 33,226.80 and 8,107.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,149.28, 33,226.80 and 8,107.12 is: 12,161.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,149.28 : 33,226.80 = 8,107.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,149.28/33,226.80 = 8,107.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,149.28x = 33,226.80 × 8,107.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,149.28x = 269,373,654.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,373,654.82/22,149.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,161.73

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