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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,151.06, 33,224.42 and 8,301.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,151.06, 33,224.42 and 8,301.14 is: 12,450.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,151.06 : 33,224.42 = 8,301.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,151.06/33,224.42 = 8,301.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,151.06x = 33,224.42 × 8,301.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,151.06x = 275,800,561.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,800,561.84/22,151.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,450.90

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