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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,189.05, 33,274.06 and 8,144.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,189.05, 33,274.06 and 8,144.46 is: 12,213.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,189.05 : 33,274.06 = 8,144.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,189.05/33,274.06 = 8,144.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,189.05x = 33,274.06 × 8,144.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,189.05x = 270,999,230.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,999,230.35/22,189.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,213.20

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