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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,173.67, 33,253.82 and 8,130.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,173.67, 33,253.82 and 8,130.36 is: 12,193.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,173.67 : 33,253.82 = 8,130.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,173.67/33,253.82 = 8,130.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,173.67x = 33,253.82 × 8,130.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,173.67x = 270,365,527.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,365,527.98/22,173.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,193.09

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