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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,174.22, 33,273.95 and 8,132.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,174.22, 33,273.95 and 8,132.37 is: 12,203.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,174.22 : 33,273.95 = 8,132.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,174.22/33,273.95 = 8,132.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,174.22x = 33,273.95 × 8,132.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,174.22x = 270,596,032.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,596,032.10/22,174.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,203.18

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