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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,181.19, 33,253.41 and 8,845.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,181.19, 33,253.41 and 8,845.97 is: 13,261.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,181.19 : 33,253.41 = 8,845.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,181.19/33,253.41 = 8,845.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,181.19x = 33,253.41 × 8,845.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,181.19x = 294,158,500.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,158,500.99/22,181.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,261.62

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