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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,160.97, 33,231.74 and 8,300.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,160.97, 33,231.74 and 8,300.25 is: 12,446.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,160.97 : 33,231.74 = 8,300.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,160.97/33,231.74 = 8,300.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,160.97x = 33,231.74 × 8,300.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,160.97x = 275,831,708.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,831,708.43/22,160.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,446.73

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