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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,158.32, 33,217.49 and 8,108.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,158.32, 33,217.49 and 8,108.56 is: 12,155.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,158.32 : 33,217.49 = 8,108.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,158.32/33,217.49 = 8,108.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,158.32x = 33,217.49 × 8,108.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,158.32x = 269,345,943.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,345,943.77/22,158.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,155.52

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