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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,155.29, 33,223.21 and 8,294.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,155.29, 33,223.21 and 8,294.57 is: 12,438.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,155.29 : 33,223.21 = 8,294.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,155.29/33,223.21 = 8,294.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,155.29x = 33,223.21 × 8,294.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,155.29x = 275,572,033.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,572,033.38/22,155.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,438.21

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