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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,187.97, 33,262.52 and 8,346.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,187.97, 33,262.52 and 8,346.69 is: 12,512.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,187.97 : 33,262.52 = 8,346.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,187.97/33,262.52 = 8,346.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,187.97x = 33,262.52 × 8,346.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,187.97x = 277,631,901.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,631,901.33/22,187.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,512.72

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