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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,159.08, 33,228.92 and 8,298.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,159.08, 33,228.92 and 8,298.36 is: 12,443.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,159.08 : 33,228.92 = 8,298.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,159.08/33,228.92 = 8,298.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,159.08x = 33,228.92 × 8,298.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,159.08x = 275,745,540.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,745,540.57/22,159.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,443.91

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