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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,176.56, 33,253.38 and 8,132.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,176.56, 33,253.38 and 8,132.99 is: 12,195.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,176.56 : 33,253.38 = 8,132.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,176.56/33,253.38 = 8,132.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,176.56x = 33,253.38 × 8,132.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,176.56x = 270,449,240.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,449,240.74/22,176.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,195.28

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