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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,162.08, 33,233.42 and 8,301.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,162.08, 33,233.42 and 8,301.36 is: 12,448.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,162.08 : 33,233.42 = 8,301.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,162.08/33,233.42 = 8,301.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,162.08x = 33,233.42 × 8,301.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,162.08x = 275,882,583.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,882,583.45/22,162.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,448.41

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