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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,172.67, 33,265.49 and 8,322.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,172.67, 33,265.49 and 8,322.75 is: 12,486.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,172.67 : 33,265.49 = 8,322.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,172.67/33,265.49 = 8,322.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,172.67x = 33,265.49 × 8,322.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,172.67x = 276,860,315.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,860,315.28/22,172.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,486.56

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