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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,167.40, 33,244.62 and 8,313.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,167.40, 33,244.62 and 8,313.16 is: 12,467.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,167.40 : 33,244.62 = 8,313.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,167.40/33,244.62 = 8,313.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,167.40x = 33,244.62 × 8,313.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,167.40x = 276,367,845.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,367,845.20/22,167.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,467.31

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