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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,160.08, 33,230.42 and 8,299.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,160.08, 33,230.42 and 8,299.36 is: 12,445.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,160.08 : 33,230.42 = 8,299.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,160.08/33,230.42 = 8,299.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,160.08x = 33,230.42 × 8,299.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,160.08x = 275,791,218.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,791,218.53/22,160.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,445.41

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