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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,157.61, 33,226.68 and 8,296.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,157.61, 33,226.68 and 8,296.89 is: 12,441.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,157.61 : 33,226.68 = 8,296.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,157.61/33,226.68 = 8,296.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,157.61x = 33,226.68 × 8,296.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,157.61x = 275,678,109.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,678,109.03/22,157.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,441.69

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