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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,172.91, 33,239.58 and 8,129.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,172.91, 33,239.58 and 8,129.65 is: 12,187.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,172.91 : 33,239.58 = 8,129.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,172.91/33,239.58 = 8,129.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,172.91x = 33,239.58 × 8,129.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,172.91x = 270,226,162.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,226,162.61/22,172.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,187.22

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