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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,158.08, 33,227.42 and 8,297.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,158.08, 33,227.42 and 8,297.36 is: 12,442.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,158.08 : 33,227.42 = 8,297.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,158.08/33,227.42 = 8,297.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,158.08x = 33,227.42 × 8,297.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,158.08x = 275,699,865.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,699,865.61/22,158.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,442.41

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