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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,158.36, 33,227.81 and 8,297.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,158.36, 33,227.81 and 8,297.64 is: 12,442.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,158.36 : 33,227.81 = 8,297.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,158.36/33,227.81 = 8,297.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,158.36x = 33,227.81 × 8,297.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,158.36x = 275,712,363.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,712,363.88/22,158.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,442.81

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