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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,158.11, 33,227.43 and 8,297.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,158.11, 33,227.43 and 8,297.39 is: 12,442.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,158.11 : 33,227.43 = 8,297.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,158.11/33,227.43 = 8,297.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,158.11x = 33,227.43 × 8,297.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,158.11x = 275,700,945.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,700,945.41/22,158.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,442.44

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