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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,181.96, 33,277.90 and 8,331.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,181.96, 33,277.90 and 8,331.08 is: 12,498.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,181.96 : 33,277.90 = 8,331.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,181.96/33,277.90 = 8,331.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,181.96x = 33,277.90 × 8,331.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,181.96x = 277,240,847.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,240,847.13/22,181.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,498.48

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