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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,161.69, 33,226.92 and 8,119.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,161.69, 33,226.92 and 8,119.89 is: 12,174.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,161.69 : 33,226.92 = 8,119.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,161.69/33,226.92 = 8,119.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,161.69x = 33,226.92 × 8,119.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,161.69x = 269,798,935.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,798,935.44/22,161.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,174.11

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