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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,169.60, 33,244.67 and 8,308.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,169.60, 33,244.67 and 8,308.88 is: 12,459.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,169.60 : 33,244.67 = 8,308.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,169.60/33,244.67 = 8,308.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,169.60x = 33,244.67 × 8,308.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,169.60x = 276,225,765.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,225,765.90/22,169.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,459.67

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